ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH ACCOUNTANTS AND TREASURERS
The Association aims to advance the Christian religion through the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian Churches and Organisations by the provision of advice, training and information on accounting, financial, legal and other related issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £5,523 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to costs associated with upgrading its CRM system. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves remained at £159,324, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy target of 6 to 12 months of planned expenditure. The document confirms there are no material uncertainties affecting the charity's financial viability for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“No staff member earned more than £60,000.” — page 20
“The trustee considers that the Association’s unrestricted year-end reserves of £159,324 (2024: £164,847) are in line with the policy level of at least 6 to 12 months of planned expenditure for the current financial year.” — page 16
“£561 (2024: £497) was reimbursed to six directors of the trustee company for travel, subsistence and other costs to attend meetings, training events and conferences. There was no trustee-remuneration. Except for key management personnel (see note 3), there were no other related party transactions in the year.” — page 20
Trustees
- Association of Church Accountants & Treasurers Corporate Trustee Ltd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £156k | £162k |
| 31/03/2024 | £150k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £149k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £110k |
| 31/03/2021 | £137k | £110k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH ACCOUNTANTS AND TREASURERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £5,523 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to costs associated with upgrading its CRM system. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves remained at £159,324, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy target of 6 to 12 months of planned expenditure. The document confirms there are no material uncertainties affecting the charity's financial viability for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH ACCOUNTANTS AND TREASURERS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ("RCCG") VICTORY CENTRE
- THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED)
- THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH ACCOUNTANTS AND TREASURERS | £156k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions | £295k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ("RCCG") VICTORY CENTRE | £338k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED) | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS | £161k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |