KING'S CHURCH LONDON
Church
Latest income
£3.2m
Latest spending
£3.2m
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of income over expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a strong balance sheet with substantial cash holdings. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves of £377,072 are marginally below the stated policy target range of £417,000 to £625,000, though the trustees expect reserves to return to the required range in the future.
What the accounts disclose
Employees paid over £60,000: 3
“There was one employee whose salary entitlement was in the range of £70,000 to £80,000 (2024: two),one employee whose salary entitlement was in the range of £80,000-£90,000 (2024:nil) , no employee whose salary entitlement was in the range of £90,000 to £100,000 (2024:one) and one employee whose salary entitlement was in the range of £100,000 to £110,000 (2024:nil).” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations (87% of income)
“The total given income was £2,831,735 which is an increase compared to £2,474,042 for the previous year.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 0.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“All fund raising takes place in-house and the charity does not use any professional fundraisers or commercial participators.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £377k)
“The balance on the General Fund as at 31 August 2025 was £744,421 with Free Reserves of £377,072. Due to the completion of the Catford site refurbishment the free reserves are marginally below the required range.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: William Dalziel's spouse, Hilary Dalziel was employed as a pastor by the church to 08.09.24, receiving emoluments of £697 (2024: £12,222).
“William Dalziel's spouse, Hilary Dalziel was employed as a pastor by the church to 08.09.24, receiving emoluments of £697 (2024: £12,222). During the year, King's Church London donated £3,000 to Power The Fight . William Dalziel , a Trustee of King's Church London , is also a Director of Power The Fight.” — page 30
“During the year, King's Church London received £68,112 from New Frontiers for cost recharges related to shared resources. Steve Tibbert, Senior Pastor of King's Church London , is also a Director of New Frontiers.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: King's Church London received £68,112 from New Frontiers for cost recharges related to shared resources. Steve Tibbert, Senior Pastor of King's Church London , is also a Director of New Frontiers.
“William Dalziel's spouse, Hilary Dalziel was employed as a pastor by the church to 08.09.24, receiving emoluments of £697 (2024: £12,222). During the year, King's Church London donated £3,000 to Power The Fight . William Dalziel , a Trustee of King's Church London , is also a Director of Power The Fight.” — page 30
“During the year, King's Church London received £68,112 from New Frontiers for cost recharges related to shared resources. Steve Tibbert, Senior Pastor of King's Church London , is also a Director of New Frontiers.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£3.2m
Total spending
£3.2m
Reserves (reported)
£744k
Employees
40
Trustees
- Osbert Morris Alexander Klasschair
- Jordina Roberta Walker
- Kwaku Osafo
- Lucy Leary
- ODUNAYO OYABAYO
- William Dalziel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.2m | £3.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.0m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.6m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.9m | £2.7m |
Common questions
Is KING'S CHURCH LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of income over expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a strong balance sheet with substantial cash holdings. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves of £377,072 are marginally below the stated policy target range of £417,000 to £625,000, though the trustees expect reserves to return to the required range in the future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING'S CHURCH LONDON | £3.2m | — | 3 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| KING'S CROSS KOREAN CHURCH | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, SOUTH EAST LONDON | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERVANT'S CHURCH LIMITED | £185k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £381k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH (MILTON KEYNES) | £233k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |