COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK
Christian Church. Children's and Youth Clubs. Parent & Toddler Group. School Assemblies. After School Diner. Residential and Nursing Homes. Social aid. Luncheon Club for elderly and isolated. International aid. Community Coffee Shop.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; ANDC) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund saw a small surplus of £269 in 2024, following a transfer of £8,500 to the Strategic Reserve Fund. The charity notes long-term doubts regarding the future of the community centre it hires, which poses a risk to its operational stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The employment costs (wages, NI contributions and pension contributions) are the largest General Fund expenditure (50 %).”
“The majority of the General Fund Income (94 %) comes from the offerings from the church members.”
“There are long term doubts over the community centre we are hiring, and the cost of employment could dramatically increase if there is a change in senior leadership.”
“Serious Incident Declaration .............................................................. 1” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Colin Ballchair
- John Tyrell
- Melanie Lees
- Sandra Tyrell
- Stuart Lees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £101k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £83k | £82k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £59k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £91k |
| 31/12/2020 | £91k | £95k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the General Fund saw a small surplus of £269 in 2024, following a transfer of £8,500 to the Strategic Reserve Fund. The charity notes long-term doubts regarding the future of the community centre it hires, which poses a risk to its operational stability.
What does the highest-paid employee of COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| Fuel Bank Foundation | 1 | £2k |
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- NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOUGHBOROUGH
- COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST
- LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM
- LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES
- LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK | £101k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOUGHBOROUGH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST | £793k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL | £436k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |