READING CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Worship services, bible studies, prayer meeting, pastoral care, youth meetings, visitations, outreach.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS SET FORTH IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURE, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CHINESE COMMUNITY IN READING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased from £265,453 to £292,786 during the period, resulting in a net surplus of £27,333. Total receipts were £159,663 against total payments of £126,904, indicating adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr XIAO XIAN CHEN
- KA LOK NG
- WAI LEUNG TSANG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £160k | £127k |
| 29/02/2024 | £132k | £104k |
| 28/02/2023 | £84k | £94k |
| 28/02/2022 | £93k | £69k |
| 28/02/2021 | £78k | £71k |
Common questions
Is READING CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased from £265,453 to £292,786 during the period, resulting in a net surplus of £27,333. Total receipts were £159,663 against total payments of £126,904, indicating adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NOTTINGHAM CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- LUTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- THE OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES
- BRISTOL CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- LEEDS CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £160k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £91k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LUTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHINESE CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRIES | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £257k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |