UK FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE
The furtherance of the Christian faith and the understanding of the Word of God (the Bible) to all people.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress of people
Objects
THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORD OF GOD (THE BIBLE) TO ALL PEOPLE. WITH REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLE AREAS OF SUPPORT:A) SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE HISTORICAL, BIBLICAL, CHRISTIAN FAITH AND OCCUPIED EITHER FULL TIME OR PART TIME IN EITHER MISSIONARY OR LOCAL WORK.B) SUPPORT FOR LITERATURE AND OTHER MEDIA PROJECTSRELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS OF PEOPLE WITHIN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH:A) SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS CHURCH BUILDING, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND CONFERENCES.B) SUPPLYING RELIEF FOR PEOPLE IN NEED DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS, POVERTY OR PROSECUTION WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES BUT NOT SOLEY RESTRICTED TO SUCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net outgoing of £51,999 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £299,650 to £247,651. Despite this reduction, the charity holds unrestricted current assets of £216,801 against minimal creditors of £1,140, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees state that no specific policy to build reserves exists and funds are allocated at their discretion.
What the accounts disclose
“General Public 15,712 77,352 93,064” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- BRIAN WARNESchair
- GRAHAM WILLIAM WARNES
- PAUL GARDNER
- SIMON HAROLD ATTWOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £177k |
| 31/12/2024 | £395k | £108k |
| 31/12/2023 | £136k | £155k |
| 31/12/2022 | £115k | £100k |
| 31/12/2021 | £85k | £111k |
Common questions
Is UK FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net outgoing of £51,999 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £299,650 to £247,651. Despite this reduction, the charity holds unrestricted current assets of £216,801 against minimal creditors of £1,140, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees state that no specific policy to build reserves exists and funds are allocated at their discretion. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COVENT GARDEN IP LTD | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION MATTERS | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STROUD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (GREAT BRITAIN) | £97.9m | £130,001 - £140,000 | 105 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST FIRST WATFORD | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |