FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES
Training and equipping of Christian leaders. Provision of resources for churches. Offers advice to church leaders and others.
Objects
1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH THE TEACHING OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE AND PRINCIPLES AND PASTORAL CARE OF CHRISTIAN PEOPLE.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PERSONS IN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF ALL DENOMINATIONS IN COUNSELLING AND PASTORAL SKILLS BASED UPON CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,058 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £40,233 to £32,175. The trustees confirm that reserves remain within their stated policy range of three to twelve months of normal expenditure. Administrative costs have risen to approximately 11% of total expenditure, while the charity continues to operate with a small staff team and significant volunteer support.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations were 45%, up from 43% last year” — page 8
“The Trustees have set a policy on reserves that there should be sufficient for normal expenditure of a minimum of 3 months, and maximum of 12 months.” — page 8
“Due to Freedom in Christ Ministries Intl 449” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- 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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 40
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 60
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Trustees
- Sarah Elizabeth Brewerchair
- Alan James Osborn
- Arthur William Moore
- REVD DR RODNEY DALE WOODS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £252k | £260k |
| 30/06/2024 | £244k | £241k |
| 30/06/2023 | £221k | £230k |
| 30/06/2022 | £190k | £211k |
| 30/06/2021 | £200k | £200k |
Common questions
Is FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,058 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £40,233 to £32,175. The trustees confirm that reserves remain within their stated policy range of three to twelve months of normal expenditure. Administrative costs have risen to approximately 11% of total expenditure, while the charity continues to operate with a small staff team and significant volunteer support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES as a grant recipient include THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2024 | £700 | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2023 | £600 |
Charities like this
- MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH
- ACTS OF FAITH MINISTRIES LIMITED
- FAITHLIFT MINISTRIES
- CHRIST KINGDOM MINISTRY
- FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- JESUS CHRIST THE MINISTRY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES | £252k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTS OF FAITH MINISTRIES LIMITED | £52k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FAITHLIFT MINISTRIES | £66k | £17,300 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST KINGDOM MINISTRY | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FREEDOM IN CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £405k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |