WELCOME
We are so grateful for all that God has been doing in and through His church. This report captures just some of the stories from the past year; lives changed, people baptised, faith discovered and many taking new steps in their journey with Jesus. Behind every number is a person and every story reminds us why the church exists: to see lives transformed as God’s kingdom comes.
Through initiatives like Life Play and by opening our doors in new ways to serve and connect with people across our community, we have seen fresh opportunities to love people well and share the hope of Jesus. It has truly been a season of increase and we are grateful for the ways the church continues to advance.
As a church family, our prayer remains the one Jesus taught us to pray: “Your kingdom come, your will be done.” We long to see God at work in our lives, in our church and across our city. Together we are seeking to follow Jesus and play our part in the story He is writing here.
While this report celebrates what God has already done, we believe there is still so much more ahead. We look to the future with faith and expectation, believing that God will continue to lead us and work through us as His church to bring hope and transformation to many more lives.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
With love and gratitude,
Jock & Shirley
Lead Pastors
YEAR IN NUMBERS
330
63
250
93154
13
115
29
53
‘Bradford’s main social enterprise conference venue’
49
22500
Christmas
4930
3577
Upper Room
2645
Life Play
Supporting families through:
SEN Support
Parenting Groups
Baby Massage
Holiday Clubs
Activity-Specific Groups
Resource Support
57
71
Partners
One in a Million
Engaging predominantly disadvantaged children and young people in Bradford
Lived Experience
Sharing the gospel and bringing hope to a range of custodial settings in the UK
The Immanuel Project
Supporting the homeless and vulnerable in Bradford
Re:Establish:
Empowering young people from areas of high deprivation
Kids in Mind
We have facilitated the distribution of over 3,500 brand-new toys to local families
Compassion
Last year, we facilitated 68 new children being educated and cared for within Kenya
Hope for Justice
Working around the world to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery
Life Polska
Helping displaced children through schooling and community programmes in Warsaw, Poland
ICF Cambodia
A church and social impact organisation located in Siem Reap, Cambodia
CONFERENCES
100
791
237
STONES OF REMEMBRANCE
Volume 1 & 2
552755
2421705
443945
FINANCIAL REPORT
Income
Expenditure
*Report period: 01/01-31/12/25
Looking back on the past year at LIFE Church, we are full of gratitude for the good works and gospel transformation we have witnessed across our campus and city. This vision has flourished through many initiatives including our LIFE Groups, where people have moved into true belonging within our church family. Motivated by Jesus’ love and compassion, we entered 2025 committed to opening the gates wide, making space for His presence and creating room for thousands more to find hope. As a board we are thrilled to have played our part in all that God did in 2025 and we look forward to all the next year will bring.
Justine Barnes
Board Chair
God invites each of us to partner with Him in His work. As we bring our prayer, faith and generosity, we trust Him to do what only He can do, transform lives and communities.
Our prayer continues to be the one Jesus taught us: “Your Kingdom Come.”
Partner With Us
LIFE Play
Supporting the ongoing running costs of our community play centre, serving children and families across our city.
60000
Community Grocery
Supporting the launch and running of our community grocery with a goal of helping to release 600 families from food poverty in the first year
60000
Facilities Development
Supporting essential upgrades and improvements to keep our facilities safe, welcoming and fit for purpose
60000
Ministry Fund
Supporting the ongoing ministry and operational costs that help LIFE Church serve people and impact our city every week
60000
2026 Target =
240000
Beyond this initial target, Vision Builders is about creating a sustainable future for LIFE Church and building capacity for continued growth and impact. This is a commitment to give over and above your regular tithes & offerings to help fund the future vision of LIFE Church.
Vision Builders will invest in:
- Debt Reduction: reducing the mortgage and loan commitments to release more finance into ministry and mission
- Facilities Fund: developing and improving facilities to better serve people and bless our city
- Expansion Fund: supporting future growth and new initiatives, particularly in Kids, Youth, Young Adults and Community Outreach
Your Part To Play
Every person has a part to play in what God is doing.
Pray
Pray for the life and mission of the church and for the people and families we serve.
Give
We are inviting you to prayerfully consider giving financially and becoming a ‘Vision Builder’.
thank you for partnering with us
thank you for partnering with us
thank you for partnering with us
FINANCIAL REPORT
Income
Expenditure
*Report period: 01/01-31/12/25
FINANCIAL REPORT
Income
Expenditure
*Report period: 01/01-31/12/25
