RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH
The charity is involved in christian education and training, relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, through the mechanism of Bible study, prayer, fellowship and financial giving. Those in need are helped practically and encouraged to bring their lives into alignment with God's purposes through christian discipleship.Each member is valued as a minister.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with total receipts of £57,982 and expenses of £36,313, resulting in a surplus. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of £5,000, and the carried forward balances in current and savings accounts total £36,701, indicating unrestricted funds are well above the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain £5,000 reserve in unrestricted funds to meet any emergency arising from the maintenance of the premises.” — page 2
Trustees
- Paul Anthony Youngchair
- Alan David Baker
- Joyce Blackwood Bingham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £30k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £22k |
Common questions
Is RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with total receipts of £57,982 and expenses of £36,313, resulting in a surplus. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of £5,000, and the carried forward balances in current and savings accounts total £36,701, indicating unrestricted funds are well above the stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.