COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST
Holds regular meetings for Church members and others to worship, pray and receive teaching on and discuss the Christian faith. Grants made to organisations and individuals at home and overseas that advance the Christian faith and provide relief of those in need. The charity operates a Foodbank in the Runnymede area, Just a Helping Hand for homeless people, and 2 wholly owned subsidiary companies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £110,618 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,465,039. The trustees consider these reserves to be in line with their policy and adequate to provide for ongoing work, confirming the entity is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy for unrestricted funds is to retain sufficient reserves: To ensure that the Church has sufficient funds to meet its financial commitments. To demonstrate that the Church is sustainable into the future. To ensure that the Church is able to manage future unforeseen financial difficulties. To ensure that excessive funds are not held without any identifiable reason or purpose.” — page 5
“During the year, unrestricted donations of £68,825 were received from Trustees and related parties (2024: £43,519) and restricted donations of £72,365 (2024: £402,410).” — page 16
“Two limited companies have been created each having 100% of the shares owned by Community Life Trust. The companies are Community Life Properties Limited (CLPL) which purchased, developed and maintains the property and Beacon Hospitality Services Limited (BHSL) which operates the coffee shop.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Adriaan van den Broek
- David Thomas Wayland
- Felix Masinjera Mashedi
- Janis Elizabeth Holder
- KEITH MICHAEL HOLDER OBE
- Matthew James Clark
- Nathan John Wardill
- Professor Janet Lesley Peacock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £793k | £682k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £834k |
| 31/03/2023 | £589k | £579k |
| 31/03/2022 | £404k | £366k |
| 31/03/2021 | £754k | £413k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £110,618 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,465,039. The trustees consider these reserves to be in line with their policy and adequate to provide for ongoing work, confirming the entity is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST as a grant recipient include Fuel Bank Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Bank Foundation | FY2022 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST TIMOTHY'S CROOKES | 1 | £4k |
| THE WHARFEDALE VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £3k |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| ST LUKES CHURCH, LODGE MOOR | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH (WARWICKSHIRE)
- FOOD AND COMMUNITY TRUST
- CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK
- THE CO-MISSION CHURCHES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY LIFE TRUST | £793k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH (WARWICKSHIRE) | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOOD AND COMMUNITY TRUST | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH - CANNOCK | £101k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | noted |