CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP
We have extended our building & facilities and are doing even more work in our community to help local people. We have initiated outreach ministries to the youth in the area and plan assistance to the housebound and those living alone.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's regular monthly income has remained stable and consistent throughout the review period. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Financial reserves are held for planned expenditure, church multiplication, and essential maintenance of the historic building.
What the accounts disclose
“The vast bulk of our income continues to be the "giving" by our members for which we are grateful.” — page 11
“any surplus we make goes to help us to build and maintain a sensible level of reserves, as per the Charity Commission guidelines for the "prudent charity".” — page 11
“Clare Wilson Spouse of trustee Salary (including a defined contribution pension) of £25,333 (2024 £24,385) for her pastoral work and general management.”
“Catriona Allan Spouse of trustee Defined benefit pension of £7,277 (2024 £7,037).”
“Clare Wilson Spouse of trustee Salary (including a defined contribution pension) of £25,333 (2024 £24,385) for her pastoral work and general management.”
“Catriona Allan Spouse of trustee Defined benefit pension of £7,277 (2024 £7,037).”
Trustees
- Deborah Longden
- Helen Elizabeth Roberts
- Rev ANDREW DAVID ALLAN
- Richard Sheldon
- SIMON FRANK
- WAYNE WILSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £359k | £304k |
| 31/12/2024 | £360k | £296k |
| 31/12/2023 | £299k | £310k |
| 31/12/2022 | £312k | £294k |
| 31/12/2021 | £286k | £300k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's regular monthly income has remained stable and consistent throughout the review period. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Financial reserves are held for planned expenditure, church multiplication, and essential maintenance of the historic building. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| Fuel Bank Foundation | 1 | £2k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST
- LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM
- NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON)
- FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH
- SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST | £793k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON) | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |