UNITEDLIFE
Advancement of the Christian faith
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the year, with total income of £297,142 against charitable expenditure of £261,940. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £852,136, which remains above the stated policy target of £100,000. The charity has no long-term investments and holds cash reserves in money market and deposit accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The intention of the trustees is to ensure general reserves are maintained at around £100,000 as this enables the charitable company to remain financially stable and resilient and ensure its continued successful operation, regardless of income.” — page 4
“A donation of £nil (£2024: £60,000) was also received from the Milk and Honey Trust, of which T J Croxson, is also a trustee.” — page 11
“A donation of £4,000 was received from William Croxson and Son Ltd, of which the trustee, T J Croxon, is a director.” — page 11
“A donation of £nil (£2024: £60,000) was also received from the Milk and Honey Trust, of which T J Croxson, is also a trustee.” — page 11
“A donation of £4,000 was received from William Croxson and Son Ltd, of which the trustee, T J Croxon, is a director.” — page 11
“In March 2025 the coffee shop run by UnitedLife Trading Limited, a trading subsidiary of UnitedLife, closed.” — page 12
Trustees
- Benjamin John Melian
- Sarah Louise Bartlett
- TIMOTHY JAMES CROXSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £297k | £262k |
| 31/03/2024 | £311k | £246k |
| 31/03/2023 | £228k | £183k |
| 31/03/2022 | £179k | £177k |
| 31/03/2021 | £204k | £177k |
Common questions
Is UNITEDLIFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the year, with total income of £297,142 against charitable expenditure of £261,940. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £852,136, which remains above the stated policy target of £100,000. The charity has no long-term investments and holds cash reserves in money market and deposit accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITEDLIFE | £297k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES (LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM) | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UK) | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROSSWAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £264k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF WELSH INDEPENDENTS INCORPORATED | £674k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNITED LIFE CHAPEL | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |