SOUL Church Ltd (registered charity number 1138459) is a Christian charitable organisation based in Norwich, England, focused on community outreach and worship services. Established as a registered charity, it operates through a dual structure of congregational activities and social support initiatives.

History and structure

The organisation combines church operations with its outreach arm, SOUL Foundation, which provides practical assistance to vulnerable groups. This includes food, clothing, education, and mentoring services for homeless individuals and families[4][5].

Activities

Key programs and expenditures (2022–2023 financial year):

• Income: £3,629,805, primarily from donations (£3.10m) and charitable activities (£430,940)[1].
• Expenditure: £1,517,578, with £1.47m allocated to charitable programs[1].
• Community support: Initiatives focus on poverty relief, companionship, and crisis support through SOUL Foundation[4][5].
• New building project: A fundraising campaign aims to secure £1 million for a consolidated facility housing both worship and outreach activities[5].

Governance

As a registered UK charity, SOUL Church Ltd complies with financial reporting requirements, with recent filings up to date as of March 2023[1][3]. Its operations emphasise volunteer engagement and intergenerational community programs spanning childcare to adult support groups[2][4].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5012919 [2] https://www.soulchurch.com [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5012919/contact-information [4] https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20032769 [5] https://www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/SOULchurchnewbuilding