LINDEN CHURCH TRUST
Registered charity 1053050 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
We run a Parent & Toddler Group, Foodbank & Warm Spaces Hub, Youth Club, Community Fit Classes, Community Brunch, Community Meal, Musical Memories Choirs, Holiday Playschemes, Parenting Workshops and take school lessons in wellbeing. Christian activities include regular services with kids & youth provision and weddings & funerals. We also provide a venue for various community groups.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Environment/conservation/heritage · Economic/community Development/employment · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,672 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £665,517 to £638,840. The trustees have established a working reserve policy of £50,000, which is explicitly stated to equate to three months of staff costs, and the unrestricted funds balance includes this designated working reserve.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants towards provision of charitable activities (40% of income)
“Grants towards provision of charitable activities 3,794 137,036 140,830 132,648” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months staff costs (held: £50k)
“The Trustees have assessed financial risks and have set aside £50,000 as a working reserve. This equates to 3 months staff costs.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Settlement payment to trustee
“£1300 was paid to Kristina Williams as a settlement payment for COT3.” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: City Of Swansea · Zambia
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LINDEN CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,672 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £665,517 to £638,840. The trustees have established a working reserve policy of £50,000, which is explicitly stated to equate to three months of staff costs, and the unrestricted funds balance includes this designated working reserve. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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