THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
1. The advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Lord and the teaching of the Word of God in accordance with the essential doctrines and articles of belief of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland as approved by the General Council. 2. The furtherance of other charitable work of the church consistent with the above doctrines and articles.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £73,961, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure. Despite this, the trustees report that the cash position improved significantly to £167,442 and confirm that procedures to mitigate risks are in place.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year payments of £37,917 (2024: £35,000) were made to Dr A Berko in relation to his role as the Church Minister.” — page 16
“The trustees have considered the reserve levels required based on the ongoing needs of the charity. Based on the current activity and regular expenditures this is deemed to be between 3-6 months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year payments of £37,917 (2024: £35,000) were made to Dr A Berko in relation to his role as the Church Minister. The payment to Dr A Berko is eligible under the terms of the constitution approved by independent trustees, and does not represent remuneration for Trustee services.” — page 16
“Pension Scheme Liability 83”
Trustees
- Pastor Aaron Berkochair
- Anthony Onuchukwu Dr
- Joanna Iribagiza Addison
- Shadreck Chikomba
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £232k | £100k |
| 31/08/2024 | £136k | £167k |
| 31/08/2023 | £106k | £127k |
| 31/08/2022 | £90k | £91k |
| 31/08/2021 | £74k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £73,961, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure. Despite this, the trustees report that the cash position improved significantly to £167,442 and confirm that procedures to mitigate risks are in place. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £37,917 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | 1 | £14k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL)
- THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK
- THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
- CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST
- THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK
- FAITH CHAPEL MINISTRIES OF THE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE WORLD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | £232k | £37,917 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK | £13.8m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST | £4.7m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |