CATCH THE FIRE MINISTRIES (UK)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds (free reserves) stood at £112,725 at the end of the financial year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £49,501, driven by a significant increase in donations and charitable activity income compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“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.” — page 5
“None of the directors received or waived any remuneration, benefits or expenses during the year, nor did they make any donations to the charity.” — page 13
Trustees
- DAVID ANDREW RICHARDS
- PHILIP JAMES WARREN
- Rev CHRISTOPHER JOHN BIRD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £132k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £48k | £13k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £88k | £104k |
Common questions
Is CATCH THE FIRE MINISTRIES (UK) financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds (free reserves) stood at £112,725 at the end of the financial year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £49,501, driven by a significant increase in donations and charitable activity income compared to the previous year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CATCH THE FIRE MINISTRIES (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATCH THE FIRE MINISTRIES (UK) as a grant recipient include CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH.
Shared trustees with funders
- DAVID ANDREW RICHARDS — trustee here and at CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH
- Rev CHRISTOPHER JOHN BIRD — trustee here and at CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH | FY2025 | £18k |
| CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH | FY2024 | £13k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |