The Tree of Life Centre Colne Valley
We are a Christian counselling, training and resource centre. We offer counselling to anyone over 16 years of age regardless of their faith, on a financial donation basis depending on income. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. We run Christian counselling training courses up to Diploma level 5. We have conference and sports hall facilities for hire by the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £23,884 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £159,997 to £136,113. The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £263,654, which are secured against bank loans totaling £167,141. The trustees confirm that risk management procedures are in place to safeguard the on-going viability of the charity.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 79,253” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Alan Priest
- Dr Jonathan Mark Gurr
- Sandra Elizabeth McSweeney
- VALERIE DIANNE HAIGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £147k | £171k |
| 30/04/2024 | £178k | £146k |
| 30/04/2023 | £151k | £135k |
| 30/04/2022 | £119k | £133k |
| 30/04/2021 | £181k | £133k |
Common questions
Is The Tree of Life Centre Colne Valley financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £23,884 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £159,997 to £136,113. The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £263,654, which are secured against bank loans totaling £167,141. The trustees confirm that risk management procedures are in place to safeguard the on-going viability of the charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2015 | £10k | UCHM's Heating Appeal |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £8k | UCHM's Warmer Rooms and Healthier Minds appeal |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2011 | £10k | UCHM Counselling Service and Training College |