CHROMA CHURCH
Chroma Church is a Christian Church made up of people from many walks of life, committed to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ in the context of contemporary society. We hold regular Sunday and weekday meetings and activities, occasional training events and are involved in a range of activities for the benefit of people who belong to the Church and the wider local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £177,061 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,260,596. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £499,660, which the trustees note they are building towards a policy target of six months of running and salary costs. The auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There are no employees who received total emoluments of more than £60,000.” — page 27
“To date the Trustees are building the required reserves level.” — page 14
“A Director, S Barber, received a gross salary of £56,016 (£52,228 in 2024) and pension contributions of £6,951 (£6,951 in 2024). He also received a manse allowance of £22,880 (£17,600 in 2024) during the year.” — page 26
“Total donations of £23,095 (2024: £36,609) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, the wife of R Turner, trustee, provided counselling services totalling £270 (2024: £300) on behalf of the charity.” — page 30
“Total donations of £23,095 (2024: £36,609) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, the wife of R Turner, trustee, provided counselling services totalling £270 (2024: £300) on behalf of the charity.” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Juliet Barber — Senior Pastor
- Joel Barber — Executive Pastor
- Rachel Bhanu — Executive Pastor
- Chris Adams — Executive Pastor
- Tom Murphy — Executive Pastor
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- RALPH COLIN TURNERchair
- Ashlee Jordan Ricketts
- CATHERINE WAKELING
- Heather Johnson
- Paul James Turner
- STEPHEN DAVID BARBER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £996k |
| 31/03/2023 | £825k | £885k |
| 31/03/2022 | £774k | £738k |
| 31/03/2021 | £705k | £613k |
Common questions
Is CHROMA CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £177,061 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,260,596. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £499,660, which the trustees note they are building towards a policy target of six months of running and salary costs. The auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHROMA CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CHROMA CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHROMA CHURCH as a grant recipient include UTILITA GIVING.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTILITA GIVING | FY2023 | £3k | Food poverty |
| UTILITA GIVING | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £17k | Chroma Church Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £18k | Chroma Church Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2023 | £10k | Chroma Church |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2022 | £10k | Chroma Church Food Bank |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE)
- NOW CHURCH
- City Life Church Truro
- LIFE CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH LOWESTOFT
- CORSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHROMA CHURCH | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOW CHURCH | £180k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| City Life Church Truro | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH LOWESTOFT | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |