LIFE CHURCH DONCASTER
The church aims to: A. Advance the Christian faith in such ways in the UK or the world as the church council thinks fit. B. Relieve sickness, financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind in the UK or the world as the church council thinks fit. C. Advance education in such ways in the UK or the world as the church council thinks
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £4,799.65 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity has met all its obligations and maintains cash funds of £78,510.20 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Les Budhi (trustee of the charity) received a salary of £30,900.00 (2023: £21,643.84) and pension contributions of £1,972.80 (2023: £1,267.20). This is for his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Sharon Budhi (wife of Les Budhi, trustee of the charity) received a salary of £7,332.00 (2023: £4,952.11) and pension contributions of £87.41 (2023: £33.28). This is for her employment as Church administrator” — page 16
“During the year, Les Budhi (trustee of the charity) received a salary of £30,900.00 (2023: £21,643.84) and pension contributions of £1,972.80 (2023: £1,267.20). This is for his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Sharon Budhi (wife of Les Budhi, trustee of the charity) received a salary of £7,332.00 (2023: £4,952.11) and pension contributions of £87.41 (2023: £33.28). This is for her employment as Church administrator” — page 16
“During the year, Les Budhi (trustee of the charity) received a salary of £30,900.00 (2023: £21,643.84) and pension contributions of £1,972.80 (2023: £1,267.20). This is for his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Sharon Budhi (wife of Les Budhi, trustee of the charity) received a salary of £7,332.00 (2023: £4,952.11) and pension contributions of £87.41 (2023: £33.28). This is for her employment as Church administrator” — page 16
“During the year, Les Budhi (trustee of the charity) received a salary of £30,900.00 (2023: £21,643.84) and pension contributions of £1,972.80 (2023: £1,267.20). This is for his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 16
“Also during the year, Sharon Budhi (wife of Les Budhi, trustee of the charity) received a salary of £7,332.00 (2023: £4,952.11) and pension contributions of £87.41 (2023: £33.28). This is for her employment as Church administrator” — page 16
Trustees
- Rev Leslie Dale Budhichair
- Alison Heaton
- DANIEL BUDHI
- Peter Gilliland
- Rachel Ann Ridler
- Robert David Ridler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £95k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £75k | £80k |
| 31/12/2023 | £73k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £110k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £39k |
Common questions
Is LIFE CHURCH DONCASTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £4,799.65 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity has met all its obligations and maintains cash funds of £78,510.20 at year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.