Sword of the Spirit
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Sword of the Spirit's stated work is principally with the leaders and member communities of its own international network of ecumenical Christian communities, so check first whether your work fits that purpose before writing.
- Its stated priority is Europe, and the annual report gives annual giving of £117,447, but no grant range is published, so there is no typical amount to aim for and that total is the only guide to scale.
- No application process is published, so the sensible first step is to use the contact shown to ask whether it funds organisations like yours before sending anything.
- Its published material does not say how competitive its giving is or whether it is relationship-led, so do not assume either.
- A project with no link to its stated aim of advancing the Christian faith is unlikely to match what it funds.
Overview
Sword of the Spirit is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 278068).
Sword of the Spirit is a registered charity in England and Wales whose primary object is the advancement of the Christian faith, which it pursues through an international network of ecumenical Christian communities. Its work falls into five principal areas: community building, youth and young adults, mission development, leadership training and international governance. Its annual report gives annual giving of £117,447, and its Kairos Europe & Middle East fund supports a regional youth programme in Europe and the Middle East.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 March 2025) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 24 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation advances the Christian faith through an international network of ecumenical Christian communities. It works principally with the network's leaders and member communities, equipping them to support, train, teach and pastor members, reach beyond their communities with the Christian gospel and way of life, and equip members to be good neighbours and citizens. It works with communities in formation and supports established member communities through outside input, counsel and pastoral support. Its work includes community building, youth and young adults, mission development, leadership training and international governance. Its youth work provides training and resources, and organises or facilitates residential retreats and mission trips; a regional fund supports a youth programme in Europe and the Middle East.
Themes
- Community building
- Youth and young adults
- Mission development
- Leadership training
- International governance
Geographic Focus
Priority: Europe.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry, its website or other pages about it. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Europe
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Sword of the Spirit.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £446,675 | £399,174 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £451,071 | £365,338 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £478,944 | £483,290 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £463,926 | £401,531 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £478,538 | £339,031 | £117,447 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- swordofthespirit.net
- swordofthespirit.net/terms-of-use · read on 24 October 2026
- swordofthespirit.net/contact-us · read on 24 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 24 October 2026.
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