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.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £375 |
Charities like this
- LIFE CITY CHURCH
- CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE )
- RELEVANT CITY LTD
- WARWICK NEW LIFE CHURCH
- CITY VALLEY CHURCH
- CITY LIFE CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON
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 |
| LIFE CITY CHURCH | £415k | £40,001 - £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | £657k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELEVANT CITY LTD | £230k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK NEW LIFE CHURCH | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY VALLEY CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |