The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
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The ELCE exists to spread the Gospel of Christ. The ELCE has 13 member congregations and a theological college.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1965, it predates 94% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The ELCE exists to spread the Gospel of Christ. The ELCE has 13 member congregations and a theological college. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1965.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England's registered charity number is 220466. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is located in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is based in Cambridge in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England is a education unincorporated association based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The ELCE exists to spread the Gospel of Christ. The ELCE has 13 member congregations and a theological college.
- When was The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England founded?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England was founded in 1965.
- Where is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.2 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England trustworthy?
- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England's website?
- https://www.lutheranchurch.org.uk
- Are donations to The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.