# The Universal Church of God

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1035324 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1035324)
- Website: https://www.ucogglobal.org
- Latest income: £1,426; spending £3,215
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- 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 services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Bromley, Croydon, Islington, Lambeth, Merton, Southwark
- Other names: The Church of Salvation (United Kingdom) Branch (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/universal-church-of-god

The charity strives to provide a positive alternative to the many risky behaviours that tempt our youths each day ( such as programmes organized to instill respect, self-esteem and knowledge of God; tutorial enrichment activities, leadership clubs, homework assistance for disadvantaged school students at risk of school failure).

## 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 | £1,426 | £3,215 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,987 | £4,074 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,983 | £5,058 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,547 | £3,702 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,328 | £1,816 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion, to advance education and to relieve the sick in the United Kingdom and west Africa and in particular:- (1. To preach the word of Christ; (2. To convert the unbeliever to the way of Christian life and teaching; (3. To heal the sick (4. To establish church schools and healing centres.

## What it funds

The Universal Church of God is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment 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 services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Universal Church of God reported income of £1,426 and spending of £3,215. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Islington, Lambeth and Merton and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Universal Church of God in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (ucogglobal.org) 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 Universal Church of God open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Universal Church of God is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Universal Church of God fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Islington, Lambeth and Merton and 1 more area.

### Does The Universal Church of God give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Universal Church of God makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Universal Church of God give each year?

The register does not break out The Universal Church of God'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 £3,215. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,573 a year.

### How large is The Universal Church of God?

In its latest reported year The Universal Church of God reported income of £1,426 and spending of £3,215.


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