PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD
The charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the Bible mainly through:- 1) Broadcasting and distributing Christian messages 2) Producing and distributing literature 3) Holding local church meetings and assemblies 4) Ordaining and granting credentials or licences to preach to such individuals considered by the charity to be qualified.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £226,594 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets (liabilities) of £457,543. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund the charity's activities for the foreseeable future and view the entity as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024, the highest paid full-time member of staff earned 2.58 times the salary received by the lowest paid full-time member of staff, and 1.46 times the median full-time salary.” — page 5
“Donations from membership continue to be the core income source of the Charity.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- GERALD FLURRY
- Waduthanthrige Dinesh Sanjeewa Perera
- Wayne Turgeon
- Wigger Otto Heerma
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £863k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £911k | £942k |
| 31/12/2022 | £902k | £888k |
| 31/12/2021 | £987k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £986k | £898k |
Common questions
Is PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £226,594 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets (liabilities) of £457,543. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund the charity's activities for the foreseeable future and view the entity as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) | 1 | £3.0m |
Charities like this
- THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL)
- THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK
- PHILADELPHIA CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
- CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST
- CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT (COMMONLY CALLED THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD)
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE"
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD | £863k | unclear | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) | £150k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PHILADELPHIA CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST | £4.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT (COMMONLY CALLED THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD) | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |