ACTS LIFE CLUSTER
The Acts Life cluster has a clear vision to live New Testament church life, seeing churches flourish in Kingdom life, new churches planted and many people come to know Christ and experience His fullness. Churches are located all over the globe, from the Caribbean, UK, Sri Lanka and South Africa and all benefit from regular input from the leadership team as well as cluster times together.
Objects
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH2) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITION OF NEED , HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK3) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES4) TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST REGISTERED CHURCHES AND MINISTERS OF THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONS FAMILY OF CHURCHES IN PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES.PRINCIPALLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, BUT EXTENDING TO EUROPE AN INTERNATIONALLY WHERE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE TRUSTEES ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT").
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £35,290, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,695 for the year, supported by £42,580 in donations, while total charitable expenditure was £38,885.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 5
“The charity works closely with Jubilee Church Maidstone (charity no 1168027) and receives the majority of it's income and volunteers from Jubilee Church Maidstone. Mr Darren Eagles is a Trustee in common but appropriate conflict of interest policies have been implemented and details of transactions between related parties has been disclosed in the notes.” — page 6
“IT & Accounting Solutions was reimbursed for expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity amounting to £612 (2024: £836) for software subscriptions. These transactions were made at open market value or on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions.” — page 18
“The charity works closely with Jubilee Church Maidstone (charity no 1168027) and receives the majority of it's income and volunteers from Jubilee Church Maidstone. Mr Darren Eagles is a Trustee in common but appropriate conflict of interest policies have been implemented and details of transactions between related parties has been disclosed in the notes.” — page 6
“IT & Accounting Solutions was reimbursed for expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity amounting to £612 (2024: £836) for software subscriptions. These transactions were made at open market value or on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions.” — page 18
“The charity works closely with Jubilee Church Maidstone (charity no 1168027) and receives the majority of it's income and volunteers from Jubilee Church Maidstone. Mr Darren Eagles is a Trustee in common but appropriate conflict of interest policies have been implemented and details of transactions between related parties has been disclosed in the notes.” — page 6
“IT & Accounting Solutions was reimbursed for expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity amounting to £612 (2024: £836) for software subscriptions. These transactions were made at open market value or on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £43k | £39k |
| 30/06/2024 | £46k | £57k |
| 30/06/2023 | £63k | £82k |
| 30/06/2022 | £58k | £47k |
| 30/06/2021 | £52k | £34k |
Common questions
Is ACTS LIFE CLUSTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £35,290, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,695 for the year, supported by £42,580 in donations, while total charitable expenditure was £38,885. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.