LIFEWELL CHURCH
We seek to advance the Christian faith, promoting and teaching Christian values and morals, serving the needs of our community and supporting other charitable and mission groups both in the UK and overseas.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,231 for the year ended 31st December 2024, with unrestricted fund balances increasing to £24,624. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £1,162,846, primarily buildings, while maintaining cash balances of £24,624. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.”
“The charity has one full-time employed members of staff, Chris Screen, who is paid in his capacity as the Pastor of the church and he is also a Trustee.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- 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
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN SCREENchair
- Andrew David Parker
- BRIAN GORDON FARR
- MICHAEL HENRY ELLENS
- RUTH AMANDA JAMES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £31k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £28k |
| 31/12/2020 | £27k | £25k |
Common questions
Is LIFEWELL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,231 for the year ended 31st December 2024, with unrestricted fund balances increasing to £24,624. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £1,162,846, primarily buildings, while maintaining cash balances of £24,624. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIFEWELL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.