CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCHES UNION (UK)
The Chinese Alliance Churches Union (UK) seeks to be an indigenous federation of Chinese evangelical churches according to the tradition of Christian And Mission Alliance, whose purposes are to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to assist the advance of His church in the United Kingdom, and to promote a missionary base for national and world-wide evangelization in affiliation with the AWF.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £217,548 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total reserves standing at £671,252. The trustees consider the free reserve of £63,223 to be sufficient for general running costs, noting it is approximately 20-30% over a typical year’s running cost. The financial situation was described as stable, supported by donations from member churches and income from property.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Union to maintain only a small level of unrestricted general fund reserve. As at 31 December 2024, the amount of reserve in General Fund was £63,223 which is approximately 20-30% over a typical year’s running cost.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Wai Man Chow
- Ka Sin Christopher Law
- King Yeung Wong
- SIU BOON MA
- Yat Wai Gloria Lee Cheung
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £847k | £776k |
| 31/12/2024 | £918k | £701k |
| 31/12/2023 | £794k | £601k |
| 31/12/2022 | £716k | £881k |
| 31/12/2021 | £597k | £584k |
Common questions
Is CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCHES UNION (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £217,548 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total reserves standing at £671,252. The trustees consider the free reserve of £63,223 to be sufficient for general running costs, noting it is approximately 20-30% over a typical year’s running cost. The financial situation was described as stable, supported by donations from member churches and income from property. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH
- CHINESE CHURCH IN LONDON
- THE CHINESE OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN MISSION
- THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE
- LONDON CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH TRUST
- SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCHES UNION (UK) | £847k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHINESE CHURCH IN LONDON | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHINESE OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN MISSION | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE | £3.0m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 7 | within | 4.0% | no doubt |
| LONDON CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH TRUST | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |