CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST (CALVARY) LIMITED
The Charity was established to promote the advancement of the Christian religion and the protection and preservation of health. Its objects also include to educate and train and relieve poverty and sickness among young persons who are suffering or who have suffered a legal restriction of their liberty in any penal or correction establishment.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTH. TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN AND RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS AMONG YOUNG PERSONS WHO ARE SUFFERING OR WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LEGAL RESTRICTION ON THEIR LIBERTY IN ANY PENAL OR CORRECTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £103,395 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted reserves held at £5,632,198. The trustees consider this level of funds to be appropriate for pursuing objectives, noting that reserves of £1.5 million are deemed adequate for operations. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £10,592,419, primarily church buildings, which form a major part of its net assets.
What the accounts disclose
“At 30th September 2025 the trustees considered reserves of £1.5 million to be adequate.”
“During the year remuneration of £11,400 was paid to A. Blake (Director) (2024: £11,400).” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- David Robinsion
- REV HERALD HORACE GRANT
- RT REV Alvin BLAKE
- Rev CLEVERE FENTY
- Rev David Hugh Roy Henry
- Rev Elroy Patrick
- Rev GEOFFREY FOLKES FOLKES
- Rev GLADSTONE THOMPSON
- Rev MICHAEL GARDNER
- Rev Stephen Nelson
- Rev Winston George Spencer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.0m | £928k |
| 30/09/2021 | £969k | £781k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST (CALVARY) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £103,395 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted reserves held at £5,632,198. The trustees consider this level of funds to be appropriate for pursuing objectives, noting that reserves of £1.5 million are deemed adequate for operations. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £10,592,419, primarily church buildings, which form a major part of its net assets. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Jacksons.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 11/07/2017 | £3k | Bristol Road Wellbeing Club |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/08/2004 | £47k | "Dale Education and Training Centre" |
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- MIRACLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
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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 IN CHRIST (CALVARY) LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEC CHURCH CENTRE | £209k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIRACLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |