LIFE DESTINY CHURCH TRUST
We are a Christian church based in Harrogate and meeting Sunday mornings, 10am at 93 High Street, Starbeck, HG2 7LH. We operate various activities including Sunbeams (mother and toddler group), Extend (for the over 60's), CAP Release (for those with life controlling dependencies), CAP Life Skills (helping those on low income), CAP Job Club (for unemployed), children & youth work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,235 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £94,663 against expenditure of £110,898. Despite this deficit, the trustees believe the church remains financially sound and have maintained cash reserves of £85,092 to cover planned liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have maintained cash balances sufficient to cover all planned external liabilities for a reasonable period but are currently reviewing the reserve policy.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2024)
Trustees
- WYNN JAMESchair
- Andrew Porter
- LINDA MACROW
- Lucy Stewart
- Peter Bennion
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £95k | £111k |
| 30/09/2024 | £110k | £108k |
| 30/09/2023 | £82k | £83k |
| 30/09/2022 | £75k | £80k |
| 30/09/2021 | £74k | £69k |
Common questions
Is LIFE DESTINY CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,235 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £94,663 against expenditure of £110,898. Despite this deficit, the trustees believe the church remains financially sound and have maintained cash reserves of £85,092 to cover planned liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIFE DESTINY CHURCH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIFE DESTINY CHURCH TRUST as a grant recipient include GROUND LEVEL MINISTRY TEAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND LEVEL MINISTRY TEAM | FY2022 | £105 | Love your neighbour project |
| GROUND LEVEL MINISTRY TEAM | FY2021 | £100 | Love your neighbour project |