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Christ Church London

Registered charity 1111950 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CCL, CHRISTCHURCH LONDON, ChristChurch London

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Latest income
£2.0m
Latest spending
£1.7m
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £1,979,000 from £1,643,000 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £288,505. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £1,199,038, which the trustees confirm met their policy target of retaining reserves sufficient for foreseeable needs, anticipated to be approximately three months of general expenditure.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of the level of general expenditure (held: £1.2m)
“The level of general reserves required is anticipated to be approximately three months of the level of general expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to charity where trustee is also trustee
“David Stroud is a trustee of Christ Church London and Ad Omnia Renovanda Trust ‘ AORT’ (previously known as the Everything Network). AORT is a charity. During the financial year Christ Church London supported AORT through a donation of £78,860 and staff time. David was not involved in determining the level of support.” — page 28
“Helen Marasha, Social Action Lead at Christ Church London, is married to Shaninga Marasha, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the BIGKiD Foundation. During the year, Christ Church London made donations totalling £5,213 to the BIGKiD Foundation, which included £713 for the use of premises. Helen Marasha was not involved in the decision-making process regarding the level or allocation of this support.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to charity where trustee is CEO/Founder
“David Stroud is a trustee of Christ Church London and Ad Omnia Renovanda Trust ‘ AORT’ (previously known as the Everything Network). AORT is a charity. During the financial year Christ Church London supported AORT through a donation of £78,860 and staff time. David was not involved in determining the level of support.” — page 28
“Helen Marasha, Social Action Lead at Christ Church London, is married to Shaninga Marasha, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the BIGKiD Foundation. During the year, Christ Church London made donations totalling £5,213 to the BIGKiD Foundation, which included £713 for the use of premises. Helen Marasha was not involved in the decision-making process regarding the level or allocation of this support.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to charity where trustee is trustee
“David Stroud is a trustee of Christ Church London and Ad Omnia Renovanda Trust ‘ AORT’ (previously known as the Everything Network). AORT is a charity. During the financial year Christ Church London supported AORT through a donation of £78,860 and staff time. David was not involved in determining the level of support.” — page 28
“Helen Marasha, Social Action Lead at Christ Church London, is married to Shaninga Marasha, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the BIGKiD Foundation. During the year, Christ Church London made donations totalling £5,213 to the BIGKiD Foundation, which included £713 for the use of premises. Helen Marasha was not involved in the decision-making process regarding the level or allocation of this support.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchase from business where trustee is co-founder
“David Stroud is a trustee of Christ Church London and Ad Omnia Renovanda Trust ‘ AORT’ (previously known as the Everything Network). AORT is a charity. During the financial year Christ Church London supported AORT through a donation of £78,860 and staff time. David was not involved in determining the level of support.” — page 28
“Helen Marasha, Social Action Lead at Christ Church London, is married to Shaninga Marasha, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the BIGKiD Foundation. During the year, Christ Church London made donations totalling £5,213 to the BIGKiD Foundation, which included £713 for the use of premises. Helen Marasha was not involved in the decision-making process regarding the level or allocation of this support.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration of employee who is spouse of trustee
“David Stroud is a trustee of Christ Church London and Ad Omnia Renovanda Trust ‘ AORT’ (previously known as the Everything Network). AORT is a charity. During the financial year Christ Church London supported AORT through a donation of £78,860 and staff time. David was not involved in determining the level of support.” — page 28
“Helen Marasha, Social Action Lead at Christ Church London, is married to Shaninga Marasha, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the BIGKiD Foundation. During the year, Christ Church London made donations totalling £5,213 to the BIGKiD Foundation, which included £713 for the use of premises. Helen Marasha was not involved in the decision-making process regarding the level or allocation of this support.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Brewers Chartered Accountants. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£2.0m
Total spending
£1.7m
Reserves (reported)
£428k
Employees
22

Reported reserves equal ~3.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£2.0m£1.7m
31/07/2024£1.6m£1.7m
31/07/2023£1.9m£1.9m
31/07/2022£1.8m£1.9m
31/07/2021£1.8m£1.6m

Common questions

Is Christ Church London financially healthy?

The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £1,979,000 from £1,643,000 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £288,505. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £1,199,038, which the trustees confirm met their policy target of retaining reserves sufficient for foreseeable needs, anticipated to be approximately three months of general expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Brewers Chartered Accountants.