BRIDGE CHURCH LINCOLN
Registered charity 1052167 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE, LINCOLN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Assemblies of God; relief of sickness and financial hardship and the promotion and preservation of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support on such parts of the UK or the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit, the advancement of education.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,714 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. While unrestricted reserves stand at £361,227, the charity discloses free reserves of (£10,691) and notes its dependence on continued donated income and grants to maintain operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: around £70,000 (held: £361k)
“The Trustees' aim is to hold around £70,000 in reserves representing approximately three months' worth of expenses and redundancy costs.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee, David Wade, received a salary of approximately £36.5k for his role as Church Minister. Costs of £753 were paid to a trustee for a holiday.
“One trustee, David Wade has received a salary of approximately £36.5k during the 12 months for his role as Church Minister employed by the charity.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Costs paid to a trustee for a holiday
“During the year costs were paid to a trustee, including a family member of that trustee amounting to £753 in relation to a holiday to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of leading Bridge Church.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Bridge Church Lincoln (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/02/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (11/06/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lincolnshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BRIDGE CHURCH LINCOLN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,714 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. While unrestricted reserves stand at £361,227, the charity discloses free reserves of (£10,691) and notes its dependence on continued donated income and grants to maintain operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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