# Love Portsmouth - Jesus

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1180752 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1180752)
- Website: https://www.lp-j.com
- Latest income: £931; spending £14.8k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Portsmouth City
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/love-portsmouth-jesus

We make grants to the body of Christ in the Portsmouth area to include churches and individuals in relation to evangelistic projects. Unity is key and any grant application has to represent at least three churches/congregations and a commitment from the applicant to pay 25% of the overall cost. Our statement of Faith is the same as the Evangelical Alliance and must be adhered to.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £931 | £14.8k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £1,736 | £22.9k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £928 | £10.2k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £1,230 | £53.5k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £0 | £6,729 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Portsmouth and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.

## What it funds

Love Portsmouth - Jesus is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Love Portsmouth - Jesus reported income of £931 and spending of £14.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £108k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Portsmouth City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Love Portsmouth - Jesus in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (lp-j.com) 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 Love Portsmouth - Jesus open for applications now?

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

### Where does Love Portsmouth - Jesus fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Portsmouth City.

### Does Love Portsmouth - Jesus give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Love Portsmouth - Jesus makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Love Portsmouth - Jesus give each year?

The register does not break out Love Portsmouth - Jesus's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £14.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £21.6k a year.

### How large is Love Portsmouth - Jesus?

In its latest reported year Love Portsmouth - Jesus reported income of £931 and spending of £14.8k.


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