SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Chinese, primarily but not exclusively, in Southampton and surrounding areas.To provide a spiritual home for Christians and to care for their spiritual welfare.To equip Christians for service.To co-operate with other churches.To relief those in need, hardships and distress.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £1,731 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £115,440 against total expenditure of £117,171. The total net assets stood at £180,009, comprising a General Fund of £105,796, a Church Centre Fund of £24,213, and a Reserved Fund of £50,000. The trustees maintain a reserve policy equivalent to one year of staff salary, pensions, and operating expenses to manage financial uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“Our principal sources of funds are from members of the church.” — page 3
“The general fund includes a reserve of one year of staff salary, pensions and operating expenses to ensure that the trustees can respond to any unexpected changes in income and expenditure.” — page 3
Trustees
- ERIK HU
- Ho Lee Wong
- TAT SHING YAM DR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £116k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £100k | £87k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £70k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £57k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £1,731 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £115,440 against total expenditure of £117,171. The total net assets stood at £180,009, comprising a General Fund of £105,796, a Church Centre Fund of £24,213, and a Reserved Fund of £50,000. The trustees maintain a reserve policy equivalent to one year of staff salary, pensions, and operating expenses to manage financial uncertainty. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHAMPTON CITY CENTRE | £846k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHINESE CHURCH IN LONDON | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £105k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £239k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY LIFE CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |