KINGDOM FAITH SOUTH WEST
The primary activity of the charity is the local church.
Objects
OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:3.2.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS) IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THEWORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM LIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;3.2.2 TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANYKIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TOTIME MAY THINK FIT; AND3.2.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.3.3 THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £40,319 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £800,511 to £760,192. The trustees report that free reserves were £191,474, which exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £78k (three months of unrestricted expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income comprises tithes and offerings from members. Including this, total unrestricted income for the year was £269,287” — page 8
“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 approximately three months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and supports costs. 3 months unrestricted expenditure would equate to approximately £78k.” — page 8
“Two trustees are employed by the charity for ministerial and administration services, not for their roles as trustees. Remuneration for these individuals amounted to £108,150 (2024: £103,447) and those payments are permitted by the charity’s governing document.”
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
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- JUDITH BUTLER
- MARK ANTHONY BAKER
- MILES BRINTON WATT
- SANDRA MATHERS
- TONY KITCHINGMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £276k | £317k |
| 31/12/2024 | £265k | £288k |
| 31/12/2023 | £306k | £286k |
| 31/12/2022 | £226k | £258k |
| 31/12/2021 | £308k | £249k |
Common questions
Is KINGDOM FAITH SOUTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £40,319 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £800,511 to £760,192. The trustees report that free reserves were £191,474, which exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £78k (three months of unrestricted expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- KINGDOM FAITH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH
- KINGDOM FAITH YORKSHIRE TRUST
- KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH LONDON
- KINGDOMCITY UNITED KINGDOM LTD
- KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGDOM FAITH SOUTH WEST | £276k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £428k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH | £1.0m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH YORKSHIRE TRUST | £216k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH LONDON | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOMCITY UNITED KINGDOM LTD | £787k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |