RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH, FELIXSTOWE
Weekly meetings for the provclamation of the Christian gospel and the mutual encouragement of Christian people.Regular Outreach events.Coffee Shop, open to the public.10 week Alpha courseWeekly Parent and Toddler Group and Childrens' ClubFinancial support to people within and outside the church, including charitable organisations, both locally and worldwide.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME UPON TRUST TO APPLY THEM FOR THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") IN EAST SUFFOLK ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT"):THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS') ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION BY CHRISTIAN SERVICES, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES AND TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased slightly from £758,929 to £757,981, resulting in a net deficit of £948 for the year. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £802,312, while maintaining unrestricted reserves of £757,981. The trustees report confidence in continuing donations income and confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 114,991” — page 7
“The Trustees are working towards having a balance in place to accomplish a formal reserve policy. This will be ongoing to the amount to cover one months running costs.” — page 3
“Included in Creditors —- amounts due within one year, Other loans is an amount loaned to the charity of £22,500 (2024: £30,000) from T Baker, a trustee.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Terry Bakerchair
- Julie Ann Harvey
- Raymond Charles Harvey
- Sally Joy Verow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £96k | £84k |
| 31/05/2024 | £96k | £84k |
| 31/05/2023 | £97k | £84k |
| 31/05/2022 | £101k | £86k |
| 31/05/2021 | £118k | £105k |
Common questions
Is RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH, FELIXSTOWE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased slightly from £758,929 to £757,981, resulting in a net deficit of £948 for the year. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £802,312, while maintaining unrestricted reserves of £757,981. The trustees report confidence in continuing donations income and confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CARLISLE | 1 | £104 |
Charities like this
- RIVER OF LIFE CITY CHURCH
- RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING)
- RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH
- RIVER CHURCH (ST NEOTS) LTD
- RIVERLIFE CHURCH SUNDERLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH, FELIXSTOWE | £96k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER OF LIFE CITY CHURCH | £96k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (WORTHING) | £67k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £72k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER CHURCH (ST NEOTS) LTD | £93k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |