THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Latest income
£232k
Latest spending
£100k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £73,961 against a policy target of 3-6 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a significant increase in income to £232,021 and a decrease in expenditure to £99,819, resulting in a positive cash position of £167,442.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to six months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £74k)
“Based on the current activity and regular expenditures this is deemed to be between 3-6 months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Dr A Berko for role as Church Minister
“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
“In addition, a one off collection was made during the year from the members of the church as a gift for Dr A Berko totalling £232” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift to Dr A Berko
“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
“In addition, a one off collection was made during the year from the members of the church as a gift for Dr A Berko totalling £232” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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?
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £73,961 against a policy target of 3-6 months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a significant increase in income to £232,021 and a decrease in expenditure to £99,819, resulting in a positive cash position of £167,442. 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 £30,001 - £40,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) | 1 | £3.0m |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| ONE CHURCH | 1 | £23k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SEEWAY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | 1 | £180 |