Rowheath Pavilion Christian Trust
Rowheath Pavilion Christian Trust formally known as Trinity Christian Centre was set up to manage Rowheath Pavilion which is located in Bournville, Birmingham. The Pavilion is the platform whereby we can meet the social and emotional needs of the community, irrespective of belief or conviction. The grounds consist of numerous football pitches, parkland, car park and a children's play park
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE WORSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF GOD WITH PRACTICAL OBEDIENCE TO HIS COMMANDMENTS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE BY ANY MEANS WHATSOEVER AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROMOTE JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL PEOPLE.THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THE STUDY OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND APPLICATION AND RELEVANCE TO EVERY STRATA OF SOCIETY WHETHER FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS.THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE SICK WHETHER CHILDREN OR ADULTS.THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITION OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE SICK WHETHER CHILDREN OR ADULTS.PROMOTION OF MENTAL MORAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE PARTICULARLY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL ( TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND SO THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE CAN BE IMPROVED) BY ANY MEANS THAT THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE WEST MIDLANDS.TO PROVIDE FACILITIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN SUCH A WAY AS MAY BE CHARITABLE AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT SO AS TO LIMIT THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS SUCH AS AMENITIES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED FROM PUBLIC FUNDS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit for the year, with unrestricted funds dropping to a negative balance of £19,066. The directors note that costs were high despite increased turnover and are actively seeking new sources of funding to guard against future reductions. Reserves policy targets six months of expenditure, but the current unrestricted position is below this target.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors have decided that the unrestricted funds not committed or representing tangible fixed assets (free reserves) held by the charity should be not less than 6 months of expenditure.” — page 5
“The company received rooms hire of £20,004 from Rowheath Pavilion Church, which controls the company, and £36,000 from, the company's subsidiary, Rowheath Pavilion Ltd. The company also received a donation from Rowheath Pavilion Ltd of £37,998.” — page 11
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary, Rowheath Pavilion Limited, was more profitable than 2024 (Gross Profit) due to improving café operations and good weather.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Wendy Marie Sorbychair
- Alison Abernethy Tennant
- Jodie Hollis Gaston
- Jonathan Peter David Seadon
- Mark John Isgrove
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £259k | £344k |
| 31/03/2024 | £237k | £335k |
| 31/03/2023 | £184k | £217k |
| 31/03/2022 | £270k | £352k |
| 31/03/2021 | £304k | £316k |
Common questions
Is Rowheath Pavilion Christian Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit for the year, with unrestricted funds dropping to a negative balance of £19,066. The directors note that costs were high despite increased turnover and are actively seeking new sources of funding to guard against future reductions. Reserves policy targets six months of expenditure, but the current unrestricted position is below this target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2024 | £20k | Rowheath Pavilion - Toilets and Games Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2011 | £9k | Purchase chairs to continue developing community activities and involvement |