LONGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH - STOKE ON TRENT
The objectives of the Charity are as follows:1. To advance Christianity in Staffordshire and elsewhere, by any means or medium that is or may become available.2. To relieve poverty and those who are in need because of sickness, age or some other reason.3. To advance education both general and vocational for children or adults but always within the principles of the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £85,504, which is above the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. However, the charity reported a net outgoing from activities of £748, resulting in total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income is individual donations and gifts together with income tax recovered through the Gift Aid scheme. The total of these comes to £40,763 representing 61% of total income”
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level which equates to 3 months’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“One trustee, Mr A King, was engaged in remunerated ministry during the year, receiving ministry fees of £10,250” — page 11
“One trustee, Mr A King, was engaged in remunerated ministry during the year, receiving ministry fees of £10,250 (2024 - £8,750). Mr King uses a personal credit card to purchase items for the charity. At the year-end the balance on this card was £516 – this is included under ‘Other creditors’ in note 11.” — page 11
Trustees
- ANDY KING
- GEOFFREY BROWN
- JUDY ROEBUCK
- MICHAEL SELBY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £41k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £28k |
Common questions
Is LONGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH - STOKE ON TRENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £85,504, which is above the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. However, the charity reported a net outgoing from activities of £748, resulting in total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/06/2009 | £10k | Longton Community Centre Refurbishment |