NEWSPRING CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian Faith.The preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel. The teaching of Christian doctrine and principles.The pastoral care of Christian people.The printing and distribution of literature video and audio recordings.The relief of persons in need, hardship or distress.The advancement of Christian education.
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. 2. THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK. 3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,690 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £226,846 to £219,155. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £184,905, which the trustees state covers more than six months of outgoings against a policy target of three months. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent to set aside an amount of money that would allow it to continue to operate for three months if income reduced or ceased with little prior notice.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Government income: £15,000 — grants £15,000 (1); 13% of the £115,620 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Adam Kingsley Sessionschair
- JOHN CHARLES MELLOR
- Julia Ford
- Robert Michael Haley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £92k | £100k |
| 31/08/2024 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/08/2023 | £116k | £107k |
| 31/08/2022 | £152k | £149k |
| 31/08/2021 | £106k | £88k |
Common questions
Is NEWSPRING CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,690 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £226,846 to £219,155. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £184,905, which the trustees state covers more than six months of outgoings against a policy target of three months. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FIRSTFRUITS GOSPEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £133k |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £91k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £66k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £18k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | 1 | £8k |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE DAVID GIBBONS FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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- DAYSPRING CHURCH TRUST
- NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
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- EXETER NETWORK CHURCH
- NEW WAY CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWSPRING CHURCH | £92k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DAYSPRING CHURCH TRUST | £55k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER NETWORK CHURCH | £419k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |