SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST
Proclamation of the Gospel and evangelisation of Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom and throughout the world
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is mostly dependent on contributions from its church partners to pay expenses, indicating a reliance on external funding. The trustees report that incorporation into a company is ongoing to better serve future expansion and property ownership, though delays have prevented completion. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves via a designated fund where 10% of unrestricted income is transferred.
What the accounts disclose
“Charles Fleming was appointed as leader of Shekinah Christian Church prior to the formation of the Trust and this appointment has continued under the Trust. During the period of the accounts, he has been paid gross wages of £31,794 and Pension Policy Premiums of £1,967 have been paid on his behalf.” — page 9
“The charity is mostly dependent on contributions from its church partners to pay expenses” — page 1
“Charles Fleming was appointed as leader of Shekinah Christian Church prior to the formation of the Trust and this appointment has continued under the Trust. During the period of the accounts, he has been paid gross wages of £31,794 and Pension Policy Premiums of £1,967 have been paid on his behalf.” — page 9
“Charles Fleming was appointed as leader of Shekinah Christian Church prior to the formation of the Trust and this appointment has continued under the Trust. During the period of the accounts, he has been paid gross wages of £31,794 and Pension Policy Premiums of £1,967 have been paid on his behalf.” — page 9
“Marian Fleming (Lib), wife of Charles Fleming, was paid gross wages of £16,224 for administration support and Pension Policy Premiums of £299 have been paid on her behalf.” — page 9
“Charles Fleming was appointed as leader of Shekinah Christian Church prior to the formation of the Trust and this appointment has continued under the Trust. During the period of the accounts, he has been paid gross wages of £31,794 and Pension Policy Premiums of £1,967 have been paid on his behalf.” — page 9
“Marian Fleming (Lib), wife of Charles Fleming, was paid gross wages of £16,224 for administration support and Pension Policy Premiums of £299 have been paid on her behalf.” — page 9
Trustees
- Simon Phillip Longworth-Riggschair
- Amanda Cope Turner
- Crispian Blackbourn
- MARIAN FLEMING
- NIGEL CLARK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £151k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £274k | £360k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £107k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £113k | £117k |
Common questions
Is SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is mostly dependent on contributions from its church partners to pay expenses, indicating a reliance on external funding. The trustees report that incorporation into a company is ongoing to better serve future expansion and property ownership, though delays have prevented completion. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves via a designated fund where 10% of unrestricted income is transferred. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £31,794 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARISTOW CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JUDE, PLYMOUTH. | 1 | £3k |
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BENTLEY PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
- LONDON INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- THE CO-MISSION CHURCHES TRUST
- THE SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH PENNINGTON (MANCHESTER DIOCESE)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST | £151k | £31,794 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BENTLEY PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LONDON INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £1000k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE CO-MISSION CHURCHES TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |