MANCHESTER ALLIANCE CHURCH
The Manchester Alliance Church provides Cantonese and English services every Sunday, organises fellowships for Christians to strengthen their church life, and offers bible lessons. Besides, the Church serves the younger generations of local Chinese by organising Chinese Language School.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £495,316, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £240,000 (three months of running costs). The charity reported a net income surplus of £149,851 for the year, driven by increased donations, although it holds significant long-term liabilities including a secured bank loan of £284,487 and unsecured loans.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 42
“It is the policy of the Church to maintain a level of unrestricted General Fund reserve that is sufficient to cover the Church's running costs for 3 months around £240,000.” — page 31
“Shin Ting Cindia Lau (wife of Rev Wai Chor Chiu) received £2,300 for worship sessions during the year” — page 43
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Bernard Lam
- Doris Bo Kam Liem
- Hiu Tung Angel Wong
- Ka Sin Christopher Law
- Rev Wai Chor Chiu
- Siu Pui Lee
- Wai Man CHOW
- Wun Gi Tsang
- YUK CHOI AU
- Yin Man Andy Chan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £994k | £844k |
| 31/12/2023 | £717k | £636k |
| 31/12/2022 | £529k | £477k |
| 31/12/2021 | £308k | £276k |
| 31/12/2020 | £259k | £241k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER ALLIANCE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £495,316, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £240,000 (three months of running costs). The charity reported a net income surplus of £149,851 for the year, driven by increased donations, although it holds significant long-term liabilities including a secured bank loan of £284,487 and unsecured loans. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MANCHESTER ALLIANCE CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- LIFECHURCH MANCHESTER
- SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH
- LONDON CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH TRUST
- READING CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER ALLIANCE CHURCH | £994k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFECHURCH MANCHESTER | £979k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH TRUST | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £160k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |