Community Life Church North Baddesley
Local church providing a range of services, including outreach youth work, relief of poverty and other community based information services
Latest income
£43k
Latest spending
£46k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £64,481 against a policy target of approximately £10,000. The going concern basis is explicitly noted as dependent on the continuation of donation income.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 16 weeks' operating costs (approx £10,000) (held: £64k)
“The Church Council considers that the minimum level of these balances should be the equivalent of 16 weeks’ operating costs calculated and reviewed annually – on the basis of expected spend in 2026 this will be in the order of £10,000.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis and the charity is dependent on donation income and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on donation income continuing.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ali Tuft received remuneration.
“Apart from Ali Tuft (for which approval is given within the Church’s Constitution) neither the Trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration, either in the current year or the prior year” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Ali Tuft received remuneration (salary and bonus).
“Apart from Ali Tuft (for which approval is given within the Church’s Constitution) neither the Trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration, either in the current year or the prior year” — page 7
“These are the new lights that Andy and his brother David installed, and the new radiators as well.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Andrew Blakeman (and brother David) installed new lights and radiators.
“Apart from Ali Tuft (for which approval is given within the Church’s Constitution) neither the Trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration, either in the current year or the prior year” — page 7
“These are the new lights that Andy and his brother David installed, and the new radiators as well.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Jo Wheeler is the Treasurer.
“Apart from Ali Tuft (for which approval is given within the Church’s Constitution) neither the Trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration, either in the current year or the prior year” — page 7
“These are the new lights that Andy and his brother David installed, and the new radiators as well.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Alastair Tuftchair
- ANDY BLAKEMAN
- JOHN HIGSON
- Jessica Jacobs
- Jo Wheeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £46k |
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £38k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £35k |
Common questions
Is Community Life Church North Baddesley financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £64,481 against a policy target of approximately £10,000. The going concern basis is explicitly noted as dependent on the continuation of donation income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.