Christian Institute
The Christian Institute is a British evangelical Christian pressure group. It is a registered charity with the stated aim of promoting Christian influence in a secular world. [1]
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The Christian Institute says it 'exists for “the furtherance and promotion of the Christian religion in the United Kingdom” and “the advancement of education”.'[2] It is a nondenominational Christian charity 'committed to upholding the truths of the Bible. We are supported by individuals and churches throughout the UK.'[2] 'We believe', notes their website, 'that the Bible is the supreme authority for all of life and we hold to the inerrancy of Scripture. We are committed to upholding the sanctity of life from conception.'[2]
Funding
In the year up to 31 December 2010 the Institute received a funding income of £1,739, 107, and spend over £2million on its activities.
| Funding disbursed by the Nigel Vinson Charitable Trust in £ sterling [3] | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient Organisation | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Total 2004-2010 | |
| Christian Institute | - | - | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | 4,000 | 14,000 | |
People
Affiliations
- Coalition for Marriage (C4M), a 'grassroots campaign group' against the redefinition of marriage in the UK [4]
Resources
- Jessica Shepherd, Explicit sex education images criticised by Christian group, The Guardian, 9 March 2011
Notes
- ↑ 1004774 - THE CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, Charity Commission, accessed March 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Christian Institute Who we are, Accessed 5 May 2011
- ↑ Data compiled from filings at the Charity Commission.
- ↑ Coalition for Marriage launched, 20 February 2012, accessed March 2012
