KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH
The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of the Christian Faith through worship and work within the local community.
Objects
2.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN NORWICH AND THE EAST OF ENGLAND; AND 2.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £216,337 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a significant decrease from the net income of £584,356 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £344,018, which is above the stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£216,026). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees, having considered the potential risks facing the Charity and assessed the future plans, would wish to retain free reserves sufficient to meet at least three months expenditure, meeting all contractual obligations. Consideration is also given to holding sufficient reserves to cover authorised but not contracted for capital expenditure and cyclical maintenance.” — page 12
“Donations made to the Charity by Trustees, Elders and their close family members in the year totalled £76,811” — page 36
“The Charity owns 100% of the share capital of its subsidiary undertaking, Kings Church Centre Facilities Ltd” — page 36
“Donations made to the Charity by Trustees, Elders and their close family members in the year totalled £76,811” — page 36
“The Charity owns 100% of the share capital of its subsidiary undertaking, Kings Church Centre Facilities Ltd” — page 36
“The Charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, King's Church Centre Facilities Norwich Ltd” — page 4
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
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting 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 31/10/2025
- Volunteers: 250
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Volunteers: 250
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2023
- Volunteers: 250
- Has a trading subsidiary
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Anne Gardiner
- Henrietta Sasraku-Neequaye
- James Paul drew
- MR IAN NELSON
- Simon Oldfield
- Timothy David Foster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/10/2024 | £1.8m | £1.2m |
| 31/10/2023 | £917k | £1.1m |
| 31/10/2022 | £1.1m | £959k |
| 31/10/2021 | £796k | £731k |
Common questions
Is KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £216,337 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a significant decrease from the net income of £584,356 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £344,018, which is above the stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£216,026). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH as a grant recipient include THE HEART OF ENGLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEART OF ENGLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | FY2021 | £12k | Missions Grant |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | People with Disability |
| THE HEART OF ENGLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | FY2022 | £2k | Grants to Churches |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2017 | £176k | The King's Venue |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- KINGS CHURCH WOKINGHAM
- KING'S CHURCH, NEWPORT
- THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM
- KINGS CHURCH CENTRE, LEWES
- KINGS CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON
- KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH CENTRE NORWICH | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH WOKINGHAM | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH, NEWPORT | £427k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM | £571k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH CENTRE, LEWES | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |