LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
The Charity is involved in advancing the Christian faith: This is done by:1. providing a place of worship for an ever increasing congregation,2. providing training, teaching and pastoral care for the people who are part of the church3. providing marriage and parenting courses for the church and the community4. providing support, services and funds for churches and people locally and abroad
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,148 for the year, with total incoming resources of £496,556 against total expenditure of £492,408. The trustees report that the charity remains on a firm financial footing, having stabilized its position through careful management and a recent remortgage, while maintaining unrestricted reserves of £60,000. However, the trustees identify the renewal of grant funding for key outreach ministries as the most significant risk to maintaining future reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral services, the total benefits paid were: Paul Harper £61,839 (2024: £53,515) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £3,082.” — page 18
“Total incoming resources for the year were £487,405, primarily from tithes and offerings (£324,840) and Gift Aid (£72,280), supplemented by grant income of £40,977 and other sources.” — page 5
“The Trustees' policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to at least two months of essential expenditure, which equates to approximately £56,200. To provide an additional margin of prudence, an internal reserves target of £60,000 has been set.” — page 5
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral services, the total benefits paid were: Paul Harper £61,839 (2024: £53,515) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £3,082. During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral and facility management services, the total benefits paid were: Sean Dooley £46,017 (2024: £38,357) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £2,770.” — page 18
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral services, the total benefits paid were: Paul Harper £61,839 (2024: £53,515) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £3,082.” — page 18
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral and facility management services, the total benefits paid were: Sean Dooley £46,017 (2024: £38,357) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £2,770.” — page 18
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral services, the total benefits paid were: Paul Harper £61,839 (2024: £53,515) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £3,082.” — page 18
“During the year the following director was paid a salary for pastoral and facility management services, the total benefits paid were: Sean Dooley £46,017 (2024: £38,357) and benefits in the form of pension contributions £2,770.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2024)
Trustees
- Paul Edward Harperchair
- Christoph Stieler
- FIONA MARY FARRELLY
- Sean Derrick Dooley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £497k | £492k |
| 30/11/2024 | £503k | £535k |
| 30/11/2023 | £463k | £439k |
| 30/11/2022 | £475k | £450k |
| 30/11/2021 | £476k | £538k |
Common questions
Is LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,148 for the year, with total incoming resources of £496,556 against total expenditure of £492,408. The trustees report that the charity remains on a firm financial footing, having stabilized its position through careful management and a recent remortgage, while maintaining unrestricted reserves of £60,000. However, the trustees identify the renewal of grant funding for key outreach ministries as the most significant risk to maintaining future reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £497k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| HIS CHURCH - LONDON | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF THE LONDONERS | £994k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CITY CHURCH | £415k | £40,001 - £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |