Sound Church
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,240 for the year, leaving unrestricted funds of £2,234,288. However, the trustees acknowledge that the charity is short of its stated reserves policy target of £65,000, noting that leaders may call for special offerings to raise additional funds. The charity is dependent on continued congregational support and banker relationships to meet ongoing needs, with significant mortgage liabilities of £1,832,369.
What the accounts disclose
“Therefore, the Charity seeks to hold a minimum of £65,000 in reserve.”
“Freedom Bath + Bristol Developments Limited is a limited company which was engaged by the charity to carry out the design and build contract for the erection of the new auditorium.” — page 7
“The charity also supports the Trauma Recovery Centre financially. Mrs E de Thierry is the founder and a Trustee of Trauma Recovery Centre.” — page 7
“Freedom Bath + Bristol Developments Limited is a limited company which was engaged by the charity to carry out the design and build contract for the erection of the new auditorium.” — page 7
“The charity also supports the Trauma Recovery Centre financially. Mrs E de Thierry is the founder and a Trustee of Trauma Recovery Centre.” — page 7
“Freedom Bath + Bristol Developments Limited is a limited company which was engaged by the charity to carry out the design and build contract for the erection of the new auditorium.” — page 7
“The charity also supports the Trauma Recovery Centre financially. Mrs E de Thierry is the founder and a Trustee of Trauma Recovery Centre.” — page 7
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2023) → no going-concern doubt (FY2024).
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2017)
Trustees
- Elizabeth de Thierrychair
- Alan McWilliam
- JONTY NEEDHAM
- Kirsten Renate Ottley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £943k | £953k |
| 31/08/2024 | £909k | £900k |
| 31/08/2023 | £894k | £881k |
| 31/08/2022 | £792k | £748k |
| 31/08/2021 | £769k | £627k |
Common questions
Is Sound Church financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,240 for the year, leaving unrestricted funds of £2,234,288. However, the trustees acknowledge that the charity is short of its stated reserves policy target of £65,000, noting that leaders may call for special offerings to raise additional funds. The charity is dependent on continued congregational support and banker relationships to meet ongoing needs, with significant mortgage liabilities of £1,832,369. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Caladine Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON | 1 | £152k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £42k |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £37k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |