CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM
To make, teach and give pastoral care to disciples of the churchTo educate the public with respect to the good news of the Kingdom of God and teach its applicability to their every day life
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £48,425 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £3,269,771. The trustees note that actual reserves of £3,308,964 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £150,000, a surplus attributed to substantial and unexpected donations. The charity maintains adequate resources with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity receives its income from the members of The Church.” — page 22
“The Trustees have established the level of reserves (that is those that are freely available) that the charity ought to have a minimum of £150,000. In arriving at this level of reserves they have had regard to regular annual operating costs in the region of £600,000 and the ability to operate for a period of approximately three months without any incoming resources in that period.” — page 10
“COG-UK has operated as an organisation associated with the Church of God, an International Community (COG, aIC) in the United States of America. Although capable of independent operation, COG-UK has willingly subordinated itself in doctrine and certain other matters to the constitution of COG, aIC” — page 5
“The charity has not taken indemnity insurance in respect of its Trustees.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr DAVID HULMEchair
- Christopher John Howard
- Daniel Tompsett
- James Todd Jr
- John Tompsett
- Robin Hurd
- TRUSTEE DAVID BROCKLEHURST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £919k | £831k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £863k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.7m | £739k |
| 31/03/2022 | £591k | £549k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £497k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £48,425 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £3,269,771. The trustees note that actual reserves of £3,308,964 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £150,000, a surplus attributed to substantial and unexpected donations. The charity maintains adequate resources with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Ross Brooke.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM | £919k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST | £4.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UK) | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,001 - £40,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |