VITACHURCH
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of belief appearing in the schedule hereto in east Sussex or in other such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit and such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the said charitable work of the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,430 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds increasing to £35,146. The trustees confirm that free reserves are currently the same as unrestricted funds and that the charity does not hold restricted or designated funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a desire to maintain a level of free reserves of 2 month's unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year, Trustee C Simmons received self-employed payments of £39,589 (2025 - £39,589) for pastoral services rendered to the church.” — page 15
“During the year, Trustee C Simmons received self-employed payments of £39,589 (2025 - £39,589) for pastoral services rendered to the church.” — page 15
“During the year, insurances where benefits are payable to the Simmons family amounted to £2,845 (2025 - £2,690).” — page 15
“During the year, Trustee C Simmons received self-employed payments of £39,589 (2025 - £39,589) for pastoral services rendered to the church.” — page 15
“During the year, insurances where benefits are payable to the Simmons family amounted to £2,845 (2025 - £2,690).” — page 15
Trustees
- PASTOR CHRISTOPHER SIMMONSchair
- Michael Bebee
- Michael Gilbert Farkas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £112k | £104k |
| 31/03/2025 | £103k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £95k |
| 31/03/2023 | £94k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £106k | £102k |
Common questions
Is VITACHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,430 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds increasing to £35,146. The trustees confirm that free reserves are currently the same as unrestricted funds and that the charity does not hold restricted or designated funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSHAM DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER
- CHILTERN CHURCH
- THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE TRUE JESUS CHURCH, UNITED KINGDOM
- THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON
- EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITACHURCH | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSHAM DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER | £838k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILTERN CHURCH | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE TRUE JESUS CHURCH, UNITED KINGDOM | £2.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |