LIFESPRING MINISTRIES
The proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ and the preaching and teaching of the Christian faith.
Objects
1) THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD CONCERNING HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND THE PREACHING AND TEACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.3) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SUFFERING IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £124,350 from £145,547 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £59,201. The trustees report that the charity remains in a strong and stable financial position, supported by total assets less current liabilities of £1,610,291. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr A Wastall received remuneration for ministry services in accordance with the governing document to the value of £57,850 (2024 - £48,950)” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment 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
- Paying staff
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Delmar Selwyn Brownchair
- Anthony Hugh Wastall
- GILLIAN SMITH
- John Michael Blackah
- Paul Andrew Heather
- Stephen William Eaves
- Sunita Devi Chonkria
- Susannah Stones
- Timothy James Wood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £693k | £634k |
| 31/03/2024 | £746k | £606k |
| 31/03/2023 | £543k | £529k |
| 31/03/2022 | £457k | £436k |
| 31/03/2021 | £394k | £383k |
Common questions
Is LIFESPRING MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £124,350 from £145,547 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £59,201. The trustees report that the charity remains in a strong and stable financial position, supported by total assets less current liabilities of £1,610,291. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFESPRING MINISTRIES | £693k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING SPRING CENTRE | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFESPRING CHURCH | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVING SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFESPRING CHURCH AND CENTRE | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OUR JESUS LIVES MINISTRIES | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |