# Book of Life Ministries

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1136412 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136412)
- Latest income: £6,500; spending £5,800
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Guinea-bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Eswatini, Tanzania, Togo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia
- Other names: Book of Life Funds Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/book-of-life-ministries

The Book of Life is a Humanitarian and Charitable organisation with a mission to provide aid to people in physical and financial need around the world. Our vision is founded on Christian values as we advocate for human equality, loving our neighbours as ourselves and fighting poverty.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,500 | £5,800 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,000 | £7,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £300 | £350 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £200 | £300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £75 | £100 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.2 the objects of the organisation's are for the benefit of the public:3.2.1 to advance the Christian faith [in accordance with the statement ofbeliefs] in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or theworld as the trustees from time to time may think fit;

## What it funds

Book of Life Ministries is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Book of Life Ministries reported income of £6,500 and spending of £5,800. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Angola, Benin, Burundi and Cameroon and 18 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Book of Life Ministries in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Book of Life Ministries open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Book of Life Ministries is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Book of Life Ministries fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Angola, Benin, Burundi and Cameroon and 18 more areas.

### Does Book of Life Ministries give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Book of Life Ministries makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Book of Life Ministries give each year?

The register does not break out Book of Life Ministries's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,800. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,750 a year.

### How large is Book of Life Ministries?

In its latest reported year Book of Life Ministries reported income of £6,500 and spending of £5,800.


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