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
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £3,281 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £217,064. The trustees note that income is substantially dependent on uncertain gifts and donations, which impacts the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, although forecasts show it can 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
“Undrawn net wages jointly by Jonathan Bellamy and his wife, Heather Bellamy, a member of Executive Management at the year end totalled £3,643 (2023 - £1,776).” — page 24
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £217k | £220k |
| 31/12/2023 | £209k | £202k |
| 31/12/2022 | £225k | £200k |
| 31/12/2021 | £271k | £258k |
| 31/12/2020 | £242k | £209k |
Common questions
Is CROSS RHYTHMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £3,281 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £217,064. The trustees note that income is substantially dependent on uncertain gifts and donations, which impacts the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, although forecasts show it can operate for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 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 BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | 1 | £2k |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST) | 1 | £2k |
| HOCKERILL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SPIRIT OF PLYMOUTH (RADIO) LIMITED
- Crosslinks
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT THOMAS, CROSSCRAKE
- CROSS PROJECT
- COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
- THE CROSS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS RHYTHMS | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPIRIT OF PLYMOUTH (RADIO) LIMITED | £110k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Crosslinks | £3.6m | — | 2 | below | 2.8% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT THOMAS, CROSSCRAKE | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROSS PROJECT | £110k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | £408k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |