Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
River of Life Church is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
River of Life Church (number 1050435) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does River of Life Church do?
The charity is involved in christian education and training, relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, through the mechanism of Bible study, prayer, fellowship and financial giving. Those in need are helped practically and encouraged to bring their lives into alignment with God's purposes through christian discipleship.Each member is valued as a minister.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for River of Life Church
Answers River of Life Church gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records River of Life Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
River of Life Church's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Wessex Christian Centre
Where it says it operates
Hampshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is River of Life Church registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for River of Life Church yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists River of Life Church as a registered charity (number 1050435) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is River of Life Church's charity number?
River of Life Church's charity number is 1050435. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does River of Life Church do?
The charity is involved in christian education and training, relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, through the mechanism of Bible study, prayer, fellowship and financial giving. Those in need are helped practically and encouraged to bring their lives into alignment with God's purposes through christian discipleship.Each member is valued as a minister.
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How can I donate to River of Life Church?
River of Life Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.riveroflifenewforest.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to River of Life Church?
The register records River of Life Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are River of Life Church's trustees paid?
River of Life Church's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was River of Life Church previously called?
The register lists this previous name for River of Life Church: Wessex Christian Centre.
When was River of Life Church registered as a charity?
River of Life Church was entered on the register on 7 November 1995.