SUNCOAST CHURCH
Locally working with the elderly, needy, youth and children in the community and also 4 local charities. We support various orphanages and a childrens clinics overseas . We financially support other churches within International Network of Churches movement internationally. We spiritually oversee 5 churches in the Ukraine and provide financial support for INC operations in that country.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,184 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £211,864. This level of reserves meets the trustees' stated policy target of holding £70,000, which equates to five months of average operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr R Smillie, a trustee, and his wife are employees of the charity and received gross income of £48,291 (2024 - £48,291). The charity also paid £10,055 (2024 - £10,055) for their living accommodation.” — page 16
“Mr R Smillie, a trustee, and his wife are employees of the charity and received gross income of £48,291 (2024 - £48,291). The charity also paid £10,055 (2024 - £10,055) for their living accommodation.” — page 16
Trustees
- ROBERT MILLBURN SMILLIEchair
- Melanie Whittle
- Michael John Howell
- PETER SINCLAIR DOBSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £181k | £177k |
| 31/03/2024 | £196k | £200k |
| 31/03/2023 | £200k | £165k |
| 31/03/2022 | £183k | £143k |
| 31/03/2021 | £142k | £118k |
Common questions
Is SUNCOAST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,184 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £211,864. This level of reserves meets the trustees' stated policy target of holding £70,000, which equates to five months of average operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- COASTLANDS CHURCH
- UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER
- SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH
- CHORLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- Waypoint
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASICAL PARISH OF HIGHFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNCOAST CHURCH | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COASTLANDS CHURCH | £121k | — | 0 | above | 491171.0% | no doubt |
| UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH | £374k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHORLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £162k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Waypoint | £689k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |