NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,197,403, which is below the prior year's £1,290,805 but remains above the charity's stated policy target of three months' turnover. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000” — page 24
“The Trustees’ Reserves Policy is to hold reserves of three months’ turnover to be prudent.” — page 7
“The Charity’s relationship with New Ground includes the employment and senior leadership of James Silley by both the Charity and New Ground. The Trustees recognise that this dual role could create a potential conflict of interest and have implemented clear measures to mitigate this. All financial support provided to New Ground is reviewed and approved by the Trustees, and James Silley recuses himself from any Trustee decisions or discussions specifically regarding the financial relationship or his personal remuneration arrangements between the two organisations.” — page 8
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- James Silley — Lead Elder
- Melinda Lyons — Operations Director
- Hannah Silley — One Church Ministries Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- CATHERINE MARGARET CROZIER
- MOBOLAJI AIYEOLA
- Moise Marcel Amouofo Nengou
- NICHOLAS LEWIS
- REBECCA LOUISE GIBBS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1000k | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £953k | £924k |
| 31/08/2022 | £862k | £777k |
| 31/08/2021 | £822k | £717k |
Common questions
Is NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,197,403, which is below the prior year's £1,290,805 but remains above the charity's stated policy target of three months' turnover. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Baldwin Scofield Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |