THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED
To provide buildings and premises for the three principal activities of The Christian Community, a movement for religious renewal: a) To foster the stewardship and celebration of the Sacramental Life. b) The proclamation of The Word.c) Pastoral care within the congregation and outreach.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £157,492 for the year, a significant decrease from the previous year's £597,614, driven by increased income and cost management. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general funds stood at £462,794, held primarily in cash and short-term debtors, while total net assets were £7,803,548. The trustees are confident that recent operational changes will enable the charity to return to a break-even position in the short to medium term.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy for reserves is to set aside one of the investment properties with an estimated value of £800,000 and an extra £100,000 to cover the immediate costs of the charity.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BRIDGET JOHNSTONE
- Louise Mary Sofair
- Melissa Moore Willby
- REV THOMAS RAVETZ
- Raphael Mark Sofair
- Rev Michael Joseph Merle
- Rev Nigel Ian Thomas Lumsden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £320k |
| 31/03/2024 | £168k | £765k |
| 31/03/2023 | £139k | £239k |
| 31/03/2022 | £113k | £226k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £200k |
Common questions
Is THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £157,492 for the year, a significant decrease from the previous year's £597,614, driven by increased income and cost management. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general funds stood at £462,794, held primarily in cash and short-term debtors, while total net assets were £7,803,548. The trustees are confident that recent operational changes will enable the charity to return to a break-even position in the short to medium term. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs Audit Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £99k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM
- King's Community Church, Lancaster
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- THE C3 CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| King's Community Church, Lancaster | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE C3 CHURCH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |