KINGS PEOPLE'S CHURCH
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Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN BOLTON AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND OTHER SUCH PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;B) TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF BOLTON AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD WHICH FACILITIES MAY WITHOUT LIMITATION INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES AND MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS, RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RACE, SEX, POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINION AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;C) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF BOLTON, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £134,805 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £809,428. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and the auditor confirmed this basis of accounting is appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
“The church aims to maintain free and available reserves equating to 10% of the annual net operating costs.” — page 8
“During the year, one trustee received remuneration from employment with the charity. Payment was made to Mr D Smith under the terms of Kings People's Church standard terms of employment for his role as Senior Pastor. The amount of the remuneration paid during the year was £47,269 (2023: £50,865) together with pension contributions of £5,052 (2023: £5,048).” — page 24
“During the year, one trustee received remuneration from employment with the charity. Payment was made to Mr D Smith under the terms of Kings People's Church standard terms of employment for his role as Senior Pastor. The amount of the remuneration paid during the year was £47,269 (2023: £50,865) together with pension contributions of £5,052 (2023: £5,048).” — page 24
“Mr D Smith was a trustee of Kings People's Church before resigning following the year end. The spouse of Mr D Smith is Mrs G Smith, who is employed within the charity. The total remuneration received, including employer's National Insurance and employer's pension, amounted to £31,263 (2023: £28,353).” — page 30
“During the year, one trustee received remuneration from employment with the charity. Payment was made to Mr D Smith under the terms of Kings People's Church standard terms of employment for his role as Senior Pastor. The amount of the remuneration paid during the year was £47,269 (2023: £50,865) together with pension contributions of £5,052 (2023: £5,048).” — page 24
“Mr D Smith was a trustee of Kings People's Church before resigning following the year end. The spouse of Mr D Smith is Mrs G Smith, who is employed within the charity. The total remuneration received, including employer's National Insurance and employer's pension, amounted to £31,263 (2023: £28,353).” — page 30
“During the year, one trustee received remuneration from employment with the charity. Payment was made to Mr D Smith under the terms of Kings People's Church standard terms of employment for his role as Senior Pastor. The amount of the remuneration paid during the year was £47,269 (2023: £50,865) together with pension contributions of £5,052 (2023: £5,048).” — page 24
“Mr D Smith was a trustee of Kings People's Church before resigning following the year end. The spouse of Mr D Smith is Mrs G Smith, who is employed within the charity. The total remuneration received, including employer's National Insurance and employer's pension, amounted to £31,263 (2023: £28,353).” — page 30
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Georgina Smith — Senior Pastor
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/09/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (23/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2015)
Trustees
- IAN JAMES SCHOLESchair
- Andrew Dougherty
- Antony Bladen
- Philip Denney
- Rachel Eden
- Rebekah Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is KINGS PEOPLE'S CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £134,805 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £809,428. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and the auditor confirmed this basis of accounting is appropriate. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KM.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2025 | £15k | The Together Space |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | CAP Life Skills Courses |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/12/2020 | £10k | Kings Church Bolton - Coronavirus community response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £9k | Kings Church Bolton The Mill Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2016 | £9k | Tyldesley Families Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2011 | £7k | Encounter Youth Project |
Charities like this
- KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- KING AND COUNTRY CHURCH
- KING'S CHURCH, GUILDFORD
- KING'S CHURCH KENDAL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, KINGS LANGLEY
- King's Community Church, Lancaster
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS PEOPLE'S CHURCH | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING AND COUNTRY CHURCH | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH, GUILDFORD | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH KENDAL | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, KINGS LANGLEY | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |