# The Empowerment Christian Center

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1144392 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144392)
- Company number: 05019558
- Website: https://www.dcic.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Southwark
- Other names: Divine Connection International Church (Dcic) (previous); Dcic (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/empowerment-christian-center

Preaching of the gospel and bible college.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £850 | £840 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £1,250 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £1,100 | £1,075 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £2,110 | £1,896 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the company are for the benefit of the public1) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit; 2) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time think fit;3) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit.4) to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community and general mankind in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit.

## What it funds

The Empowerment Christian Center is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year The Empowerment Christian Center reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £5,011 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southwark.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Empowerment Christian Center in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dcic.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Empowerment Christian Center open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Empowerment Christian Center is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Empowerment Christian Center fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southwark.

### Does The Empowerment Christian Center give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Empowerment Christian Center makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Empowerment Christian Center give each year?

The register does not break out The Empowerment Christian Center's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,002 a year.

### How large is The Empowerment Christian Center?

In its latest reported year The Empowerment Christian Center reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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