EAST 13 CHRISTIAN TRUST
Plaistow Christian Fellowship and Cornerstone charity coffee shop are all projects of the charity. The charity has the aim of advancing the Christian faith in Newham, supporting and caring for church members and individuals in the local community.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALLED "THE TRUSTEES") MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. (B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; (C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE INCLUDING BY MEANS OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. (D) TO PROMOTE AND FULFILL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FORM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT..
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,175 for the year, resulting in a reduction of general reserves from £63,376 to £40,216. The trustees note that the charity does not hold significant reserves and has a policy to maintain free reserves of not less than £20,000, which remains above the stated target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The general policy is to maintain free reserves of not less than £20,000”
“The Trust received unrestricted donations from its Trustees totalling £10,030 (2024: £7,550).” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2023)
Trustees
- Rev JAYNE LAURA BAZELEYchair
- JO SELL
- James Luke Whitfield Bazeley
- MRS LENG TIMMS
- Reuben Anthony Sampson John
- STEPHEN CRESWELL TIMMS
- Simeon Nathaniel Burnett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £36k | £58k |
| 31/08/2024 | £35k | £52k |
| 31/08/2023 | £64k | £59k |
| 31/08/2022 | £26k | £22k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £22k |
Common questions
Is EAST 13 CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,175 for the year, resulting in a reduction of general reserves from £63,376 to £40,216. The trustees note that the charity does not hold significant reserves and has a policy to maintain free reserves of not less than £20,000, which remains above the stated target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.