CHRISTIANS IN SCHOOLS TRUST
CIST is active within Primary and Secondary schools in the Stockport area by providing a service that includes R.E. lessons, assemblies and projects to support the school curriculum in the teaching of Christianity. CIST also aims to partner with Christian Communities in providing opportunities for children and young people to explore the Christian faith
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure of £59,200 exceeded total income of £55,304, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £435,842 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as a 'very healthy' financial situation sufficient to cover future shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees are alerted when funds fall to near three months working expense and appeals to supporters are initiated as required. The Trust’s funds include a sum of £13,900.00. which covers 90 days of total salaries, our Employer's financial responsibilities and any other financial commitments that the Trust has.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/09/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (01/12/2021)
Trustees
- STEPHEN INNESchair
- CHRISTINE JOYCE HALL
- Debbie Allen
- Gillian Audrey Golding
- JANET ELIZABETH FORD
- PAULINE MCKENDRICK
- Philip Pasteiner
- Viv Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £55k | £59k |
| 31/07/2024 | £53k | £51k |
| 31/07/2023 | £59k | £37k |
| 31/07/2022 | £52k | £32k |
| 31/07/2021 | £62k | £32k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIANS IN SCHOOLS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure of £59,200 exceeded total income of £55,304, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, unrestricted reserves stood at £435,842 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as a 'very healthy' financial situation sufficient to cover future shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHRISTIANS IN SCHOOLS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHRISTIANS IN SCHOOLS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, CHEADLE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHEADLE ALL HALLOWS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS NORBURY.
Shared trustees with funders
- Gillian Audrey Golding — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER