# Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1141538 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141538)
- Website: https://www.shininglight.church
- Latest income: £17k; spending £22.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Shining Light Christian Connections (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rccg-shining-light-christian-connections

RCCG Shining Light Christian Connections is a Church for all nations where people are transformed and their needs are met through the Word of God. We are a purpose driven church with the desire to share the Word of God with everyone.

## 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 | £17k | £22.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.2k | £19.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £35.1k | £23.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £23.7k | £16.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £16.2k | £21.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the trusts are:the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide in accordance with the doctrines set out in the statement of faith contained in the schedule.the relief of poverty

## What it funds

Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections reported income of £17k and spending of £22.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £104k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (shininglight.church) 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 Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections open for applications now?

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

### Where does Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections fund?

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

### Does Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections give each year?

The register does not break out Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections'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 £22.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.8k a year.

### How large is Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections?

In its latest reported year Rccg Shining Light Christian Connections reported income of £17k and spending of £22.7k.


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