Equippers Church Bristol
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Latest income
£581k
Latest spending
£526k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a net surplus on unrestricted funds of £76,976 for the year ended 31 December 2025, leaving an unrestricted balance in hand of £2,437,201. The trustees note the charity is in a healthy financial position and have confirmed that free reserves of £733,783 exceed their stated policy target of £69,500. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (92% of income)
“Donations andlegacies 3 532,409 11,718 544,127 408,414 11,537 419,951” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months’ essential core operating costs (held: £734k)
“In accordance with best practice, reserves have been set at a level equating to three months’ essential core operating costs. This currently equates to £69,500. Free reserves at 31 December 2025 were £733,783.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.
“P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.” — page 24
“The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.
“P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.” — page 24
“The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church made Levy contributions of £10,000 to Equippers Church, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.
“P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.” — page 24
“The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church made payments to Equippers Church, a registered Charity with two common trustees, of £2,450 (2024: £2,800) for guest speakers, £5,000 (2024: Nil) in donations, and £17,280 (2024: £7,320) for shared services during the year.
“P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.” — page 24
“The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church made payments to M Collard, spouse of a Trustee Mr M Collard, of £500 for honorarium (2024:Nil).
“P Prothero, key management personnel, invoiced the Church £24,000 (2024: £18,000) for consuitancy, £34,809 (2024: £26,654) for travel and accommodation, and £600 (2024: £450) for phone allowance during the year.” — page 24
“The Church made Levy contributions of £8,490 (2024: £2,155) to Acts Churches UK, a registered Charity with two common trustees, during the year.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£581k
Total spending
£526k
Cost of raising funds
£15k
Reserves (reported)
£70k
Employees
3
Trustees
- Anthony John Webster
- MARK COLLARD
- Matthew Colin Swinburne
- Ruth Davies
- Samuel Hamilton Monk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £581k | £526k |
| 31/12/2024 | £461k | £468k |
| 31/12/2023 | £484k | £354k |
| 31/12/2022 | £589k | £434k |
| 31/12/2021 | £602k | £406k |
Common questions
Is Equippers Church Bristol financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net surplus on unrestricted funds of £76,976 for the year ended 31 December 2025, leaving an unrestricted balance in hand of £2,437,201. The trustees note the charity is in a healthy financial position and have confirmed that free reserves of £733,783 exceed their stated policy target of £69,500. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2012 | £10k | Edge Kids Life - Outdoor Play Zone |