CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST
Conduct regular weekly services and Bible studies. Conduct baptism and baby dedications. Conduct marriage and pre-marital classes. Equip the local community by providing seminars on family and mental health matters. Resourcing and equipping of a primary school in Uganda and other projects abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets of £356,425 were held at year-end, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of three months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a surplus of £30,035 for the year, resulting in total net assets increasing to £1,702,058. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to three months of operating expenditure to ensure financial stability and continuity of services.”
“Pastor Grady Reid served as church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 15
“During the year, the charity made payments totalling £1,000 (2024: £1,500) to Edwin Kiarie, who is a trustee, for providing accountancy services to the charity.” — page 17
“During the year, Cynthia Reid, who is closely related to Grady Reid, a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £17,988 (2024: £17,852) for providing her services as a pastor to the charity.” — page 17
“During the year, the charity made payments totalling £1,000 (2024: £1,500) to Edwin Kiarie, who is a trustee, for providing accountancy services to the charity.” — page 17
“During the year, Cynthia Reid, who is closely related to Grady Reid, a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £17,988 (2024: £17,852) for providing her services as a pastor to the charity.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- Rev GRADY NEWTON REIDchair
- Dennis Jones Aduadjoe
- EDWIN KIARIE
- PASTOR PHILIP ABAYATEYE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £507k | £477k |
| 30/04/2024 | £493k | £434k |
| 30/04/2023 | £450k | £399k |
| 30/04/2022 | £394k | £323k |
| 30/04/2021 | £417k | £280k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets of £356,425 were held at year-end, which the trustees confirmed was in line with their policy target of three months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a surplus of £30,035 for the year, resulting in total net assets increasing to £1,702,058. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST | £507k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MIRACLE CENTRE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (UK) | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING BREAD NEWCASTLE | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £894k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC INC | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £497k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |