CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE PRACTICAL OUTWORKING OF THAT FAITH IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SHEFFIELD, PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND GIVING ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO PERSONS IN NEED OR HARDSHIP.
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £4,960.99, reducing its total funds from £628,475.91 to £638,921.81 (note: the statement of financial activities shows net incoming resources of £10,445.90, but the balance sheet equity movement reflects a loss/adjustment; the text explicitly lists 'Loss for year' as 4960.99 in the Income and Expenditure Account). The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £638,921.81 and maintains a loan liability of £162,627.00, indicating a strong balance sheet position despite the annual loss.
What the accounts disclose
“The church has no financial dealings with associated trading companies, but in accordance with the affiliation requirements of Assemblies of God, does contribute a percentage of income to the national and regional administration of Assemblies of God.” — 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr JAMSHED RUSSI MASTERchair
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID THOMPSON
- Dr MADELEINE PEGGY BERRY
- JANET MOJISOLA KAYODE
- MUJANGI JACQUES KALENGA
- SUBHASH PALPATH MATHAI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £193k |
| 31/03/2024 | £176k | £181k |
| 31/03/2023 | £176k | £168k |
| 31/03/2022 | £158k | £150k |
| 31/03/2021 | £130k | £129k |
Common questions
Is CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £4,960.99, reducing its total funds from £628,475.91 to £638,921.81 (note: the statement of financial activities shows net incoming resources of £10,445.90, but the balance sheet equity movement reflects a loss/adjustment; the text explicitly lists 'Loss for year' as 4960.99 in the Income and Expenditure Account). The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £638,921.81 and maintains a loan liability of £162,627.00, indicating a strong balance sheet position despite the annual loss. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | 1 | £5k |
| FAITH UP | 1 | £500 |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £494 |
Charities like this
- CITY CHURCH SHEFFIELD
- LIFE CITY CHURCH
- CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE )
- RELEVANT CITY LTD
- CITY LIFE CHURCH (PORTSMOUTH)
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING FAITH SUNDERLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY LIFE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH SHEFFIELD | £424k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CITY CHURCH | £415k | £44,520 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | £657k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELEVANT CITY LTD | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY LIFE CHURCH (PORTSMOUTH) | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |