CHRIST CHURCH CENTRAL
Christ Church Central is a church in Sheffield city centre whose mission is to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who do not believe.
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN SHEFFIELD AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALLED "THE TRUSTEES") MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £4,744 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total net assets increasing to £1,008,275. The trustees note that free reserves of £77,018 are within the stated target range of £51,206 to £92,412, and they are satisfied that the church has sufficient liquid resources to meet day-to-day operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The church aims to hold free reserves (general funds excluding tangible fixed assets) in the range of £51,206 (being two months unrestricted expenditure plus £10k) to £92,412 (four months unrestricted expenditure plus £10k).” — page 6
“The total amount of donations received from directors, key management and those connected to them was £40,109 (2025: £28,817). This includes both restricted donations of £16,900 and unrestricted donations of £23,209.” — page 14
“A membership contribution of £7,396 (2025: £3,970) was made to Anglican Mission in England (AMIE), of which Rt. Rev T Davies (who is considered key management of Christ Church Central) and Rev M Thompson (trustee) are trustees.” — page 14
“The total amount of donations received from directors, key management and those connected to them was £40,109 (2025: £28,817). This includes both restricted donations of £16,900 and unrestricted donations of £23,209.” — page 14
“A membership contribution of £7,396 (2025: £3,970) was made to Anglican Mission in England (AMIE), of which Rt. Rev T Davies (who is considered key management of Christ Church Central) and Rev M Thompson (trustee) are trustees.” — page 14
“The total amount of donations received from directors, key management and those connected to them was £40,109 (2025: £28,817). This includes both restricted donations of £16,900 and unrestricted donations of £23,209.” — page 14
“A membership contribution of £7,396 (2025: £3,970) was made to Anglican Mission in England (AMIE), of which Rt. Rev T Davies (who is considered key management of Christ Church Central) and Rev M Thompson (trustee) are trustees.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ERIC PAUL GERMANchair
- David Andrew Clarke
- Ebunoluwa Tolulope Ojo
- Kate Elizabeth Fehler
- Luke Alex Fanthome
- Rev MARK EDWARD BURKILL
- Rev Matthew David Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £341k | £313k |
| 31/03/2025 | £296k | £274k |
| 31/03/2024 | £231k | £239k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £243k |
| 31/03/2022 | £174k | £173k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH CENTRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £4,744 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total net assets increasing to £1,008,275. The trustees note that free reserves of £77,018 are within the stated target range of £51,206 to £92,412, and they are satisfied that the church has sufficient liquid resources to meet day-to-day operating costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.