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'I gave my last 46p': Young people say they felt pressured by church to donate | BBC News
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9:18Now PlayingThe website of the London ICC describes it as being part of a global movement of more than 130 churches worldwide.
It claims to be "not your average church", and its student-focused Instagram features slickly edited testimonies from young faces, along with vlogs and vox-pop interviews near university campuses.
People we have spoken to, who were all students when they became involved with the ICC, have raised allegations with the BBC about feeling pressured into making donations they could not afford.
The London International Christian Church told the BBC the allegation that undue pressure was put on the students for donations was untrue.
It said its doctrine was that giving must be "voluntary, in keeping with one's means and never coerced or demanded".
The Fundraising Regulator does not have powers to formally sanction organisations found to be non-compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice, but works closely with statutory regulators including the Charity Commission where enforcement is needed.
Reporter: Jonelle Awomoyi
Producers: John Johnson, James Bryant
Graphics: Manuella Bonomi
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