FAITHLIFT MINISTRIES

Registered charity 1060763 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOTERIA CHURCH, SOTERIA FAITH MINISTRIES

The advancement of the Christian Faith and the relief of poverty.

Objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£66k
Latest spending
£68k
Registered
1997
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,462 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £44,986 to £42,524. The trustees' report notes that income decreased by 14% and highlights financial risk regarding the ability to meet commitments due to this drop in voluntary offerings. However, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £40,782, which the trustees consider reasonable against their policy target of three months' expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £17,300
“Pastor B Arekion, a Trustee, was remunerated on a self employed basis and received £17,300 during the year.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure (held: £41k)
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Pastor B Arekion, a Trustee, for self-employed services.
“Pastor B Arekion, a Trustee, was remunerated on a self employed basis and received £17,300 during the year.” — page 14
“Ms K Arekion, the daughter of the above, received £2,840 (2024 = £1,450) for carrying out administration duties for the charity.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Ms K Arekion for administration duties.
“Pastor B Arekion, a Trustee, was remunerated on a self employed basis and received £17,300 during the year.” — page 14
“Ms K Arekion, the daughter of the above, received £2,840 (2024 = £1,450) for carrying out administration duties for the charity.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation received by Dr Glenn Arekion, a Trustee.
“Pastor B Arekion, a Trustee, was remunerated on a self employed basis and received £17,300 during the year.” — page 14
“Ms K Arekion, the daughter of the above, received £2,840 (2024 = £1,450) for carrying out administration duties for the charity.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Mauritius · Throughout England And Wales · United States

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£66k£68k
31/03/2024£76k£73k
31/03/2023£61k£57k
31/03/2022£61k£60k
31/03/2021£57k£41k

Common questions

Is FAITHLIFT MINISTRIES financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,462 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £44,986 to £42,524. The trustees' report notes that income decreased by 14% and highlights financial risk regarding the ability to meet commitments due to this drop in voluntary offerings. However, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £40,782, which the trustees consider reasonable against their policy target of three months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of FAITHLIFT MINISTRIES earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £17,300 band.