CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST
To demonstrate the Christian Faith in Action by being a Church in the Central Birmingham area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £78,952 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £550,886. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves of £56,815 fall below their stated policy target of £100,000, a situation they attribute to residual effects of the pandemic and current cost-of-living pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £56,815 which the trustees are aware falls below the threshold set in the reserves policy.” — page 14
“J Bell and T Brown were both employed as Church Leaders. They received the above payments for serving in those capacities, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity leased a property from J Bell for £12,000 (2024: £12,000), which it then provided to him so that he could better perform his duties (as is customary for church leaders).” — page 25
“J Bell and T Brown were both employed as Church Leaders. They received the above payments for serving in those capacities, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity leased a property from J Bell for £12,000 (2024: £12,000), which it then provided to him so that he could better perform his duties (as is customary for church leaders).” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JONATHAN MARK BELL
- Megan Haskell
- Timothy Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £671k | £592k |
| 31/03/2024 | £594k | £579k |
| 31/03/2023 | £532k | £540k |
| 31/03/2022 | £472k | £512k |
| 31/03/2021 | £605k | £589k |
Common questions
Is CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £78,952 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £550,886. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves of £56,815 fall below their stated policy target of £100,000, a situation they attribute to residual effects of the pandemic and current cost-of-living pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST as a grant recipient include EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2022 | £25k | Other |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CHRIST CENTRAL LONDON
- TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON
- KING'S CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
- TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW
- BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST | £671k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL LONDON | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON | £267k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £381k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |