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LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND)

Registered charity 1111146 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STAMFORD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST LIMITED, STAMFORD AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST LIMITED

The principle objective of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith. This is achieved through various church activities in the areas of Peterborough & Stamford, the relief of people in need and the support of missionary work.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£228k
Latest spending
£249k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,716 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £384,075 to £363,359. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £165,384, which is above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £58,000. The charity confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months' committed expenditure (held: £165k)
“The Board of Trustees has established a policy whereby free reserves held by the charity should be maintained at three months' committed expenditure. This would equate to approximately £58,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Paul Graham (£43,225) and Luke Sears (£48,308) received remuneration for pastoral services.
“During the year, trustees Paul Graham and Luke Sears were paid (including employer pension contributions where applicable) £43,225 (2024: £41,615) and £48,308 (2024: £46,856) respectively for pastoral services supplied to the church; as permitted by the governing document.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees Paul Graham and Luke Sears received remuneration for pastoral services.
“During the year, trustees Paul Graham and Luke Sears were paid (including employer pension contributions where applicable) £43,225 (2024: £41,615) and £48,308 (2024: £46,856) respectively for pastoral services supplied to the church; as permitted by the governing document.” — page 12
“In addition the following related parties were employed by the company and received the appropriate remuneration for their services: Mrs R Bowyer £8,479 (2024: £6,259)” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Related party Mrs R Bowyer employed and received remuneration.
“During the year, trustees Paul Graham and Luke Sears were paid (including employer pension contributions where applicable) £43,225 (2024: £41,615) and £48,308 (2024: £46,856) respectively for pastoral services supplied to the church; as permitted by the governing document.” — page 12
“In addition the following related parties were employed by the company and received the appropriate remuneration for their services: Mrs R Bowyer £8,479 (2024: £6,259)” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Cambridgeshire · Lincolnshire · Netherlands · Peterborough City · Zimbabwe

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£228k£249k
31/12/2024£239k£233k
31/12/2023£240k£269k
31/12/2022£307k£353k
31/12/2021£259k£246k

Common questions

Is LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,716 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £384,075 to £363,359. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £165,384, which is above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £58,000. The charity confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST1£46k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND)£228k—0unclear—no doubt
LIFE CHURCH FY2025£176k—0above—no doubt
LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM FY2025£199k—0unclear—no doubt
LIFEHOUSE CHURCH FY2024£661k—0unclear—no doubt
LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) FY2025£1.2m—0unclear—no doubt
LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES FY2024£1.6m—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.