CROSS RHYTHMS
Cross Rhythms promotes Christian values in society in partnershipwith public, private, voluntary, community sectors, and churches andChristian organisations for the benefit of the public; uses media including FM community radio and internet; engages youngpeople both within and outside the church; partners and delivers mediaactivity at local, national and international level
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO PROMOTE THE VALUES THEREOF FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.(B) TO ADVANCE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PARTICULARLY THE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL HEALTH, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a small surplus of £4,788 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £214,281 and total resources expended of £209,493. However, the accounts note that the charity has net current liabilities and its income is substantially dependent on uncertain gifts and donations, which could impact its ability to continue as a going concern. Despite these risks, the trustees state that forecasts show the charity will be able to operate for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the trustees to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 3 months of expenses.” — page 8
“The charity has net current liabilities of £29,325 (of which £15,157 relates to rental income charged in advance) and its income is substantially dependent upon gifts and donations which, by their very nature, are uncertain and would impact on the charity’s loan covenants and its ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 24
“Spirit of Plymouth (Radio) Limited is a radio station that uses the Cross Rhythms template and has a common trustee in Christopher Cole. During the year Cross Rhythms received income for support services totalling £11,593” — page 24
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 40
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 67
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 60
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MR ALAN BARKERchair
- ANDREW RICHARD JOHN BOYD
- Christopher John Cole
- Deborah Agnes Mitchell
- JOHN ANDREW BOWLES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £214k | £209k |
| 31/12/2024 | £217k | £220k |
| 31/12/2023 | £209k | £202k |
| 31/12/2022 | £225k | £200k |
| 31/12/2021 | £271k | £258k |
Common questions
Is CROSS RHYTHMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a small surplus of £4,788 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £214,281 and total resources expended of £209,493. However, the accounts note that the charity has net current liabilities and its income is substantially dependent on uncertain gifts and donations, which could impact its ability to continue as a going concern. Despite these risks, the trustees state that forecasts show the charity will be able to operate for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CROSS RHYTHMS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CROSS RHYTHMS as a grant recipient include THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £10k | General charitable purposes |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £189k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | 1 | £11k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- SPIRIT OF PLYMOUTH (RADIO) LIMITED
- LIGHT
- HARMONY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
- FINDING RHYTHMS
- CHRIST LIGHT ASSEMBLIES
- THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUSTEES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS RHYTHMS | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| SPIRIT OF PLYMOUTH (RADIO) LIMITED | £82k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIGHT | £806k | £110,000 - £120,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| HARMONY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES | £696k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FINDING RHYTHMS | £317k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST LIGHT ASSEMBLIES | £75k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |