CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL - ASSEMBLY OF GOD
THE HOLDING OF REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Latest income
£3.1m
Latest spending
£3.1m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net financial surplus of £41,830 in 2024, reversing the previous year's deficit, with total income rising 33.6% to £3,139,362. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £134,365, which the trustees note remains below their policy target of three months of core operational expenditure due to significant investments in property renovations. The charity maintains positive working capital of £91,299 and holds no investments, keeping all unutilized capital in liquid bank accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £80,000 - £89,999 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“£80,000 to £89,999: 1 employee” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (100% of income)
“The primary funding source remains voluntary donations and legacies, totaling £3,137,953 (over 99.9% of total income).” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £134k; policy: up to three months of core operational expenditure)
“On 31 December 2024, free unrestricted funds stood at £134,365. While this marks a clear recovery from 2023, it remains below the ideal target due to the substantial funds deployed into essential renovations for leased properties in North London, Goole, and South London (£188,850 combined).” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Missionary support for living/welfare costs
“Mr Juan Carlos Morocho Bolanos: Serves as a Missionary and local Campus Pastor for the institution in Spain. In 2024, he received £12,000 annually as missionary support. This benefit is granted exclusively to cover living and welfare costs while maintaining the missionary outpost in Spain.” — page 8
“Mrs Mariana Renata Souza De Freitas: Is employed as a Pastor Coordinator for Cathedral International. She is the spouse of Trustee and Executive Pastor Mr Adilson De Freitas, thereby qualifying as a related party transaction. In 2024, she received a gross annual salary of £20,686 for her operational duties.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Spouse of Trustee employed as Pastor Coordinator
“Mr Juan Carlos Morocho Bolanos: Serves as a Missionary and local Campus Pastor for the institution in Spain. In 2024, he received £12,000 annually as missionary support. This benefit is granted exclusively to cover living and welfare costs while maintaining the missionary outpost in Spain.” — page 8
“Mrs Mariana Renata Souza De Freitas: Is employed as a Pastor Coordinator for Cathedral International. She is the spouse of Trustee and Executive Pastor Mr Adilson De Freitas, thereby qualifying as a related party transaction. In 2024, she received a gross annual salary of £20,686 for her operational duties.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Benevolent support gift to Trustee
“Mr Juan Carlos Morocho Bolanos: Serves as a Missionary and local Campus Pastor for the institution in Spain. In 2024, he received £12,000 annually as missionary support. This benefit is granted exclusively to cover living and welfare costs while maintaining the missionary outpost in Spain.” — page 8
“Mrs Mariana Renata Souza De Freitas: Is employed as a Pastor Coordinator for Cathedral International. She is the spouse of Trustee and Executive Pastor Mr Adilson De Freitas, thereby qualifying as a related party transaction. In 2024, she received a gross annual salary of £20,686 for her operational duties.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Benevolent support gift to Trustee
“Mr Juan Carlos Morocho Bolanos: Serves as a Missionary and local Campus Pastor for the institution in Spain. In 2024, he received £12,000 annually as missionary support. This benefit is granted exclusively to cover living and welfare costs while maintaining the missionary outpost in Spain.” — page 8
“Mrs Mariana Renata Souza De Freitas: Is employed as a Pastor Coordinator for Cathedral International. She is the spouse of Trustee and Executive Pastor Mr Adilson De Freitas, thereby qualifying as a related party transaction. In 2024, she received a gross annual salary of £20,686 for her operational duties.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £100,000 - £109,999 (FY2023) to £80,000 - £89,999 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jackson Antonio — Senior Pastor
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£3.1m
Total spending
£3.1m
Cost of raising funds
£3.1m
Reserves (reported)
£150k
Employees
14
Trustees
- Adilson de Freitas
- Adriana Akemi Hashimoto Antonio
- Eunice Inque Branco de Carvalho
- Hugo Dos Santos Cordeiro
- Jackson Antonio
- Juan Carlos Morocho Bolanos
- Luis Hernan Berton Sanchez
- Rossana Bohamara Mendes Monteiro e Silva
- Sori Balde
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.3m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.3m | £898k |
Common questions
Is CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL - ASSEMBLY OF GOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net financial surplus of £41,830 in 2024, reversing the previous year's deficit, with total income rising 33.6% to £3,139,362. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £134,365, which the trustees note remains below their policy target of three months of core operational expenditure due to significant investments in property renovations. The charity maintains positive working capital of £91,299 and holds no investments, keeping all unutilized capital in liquid bank accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UY Accountants Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL - ASSEMBLY OF GOD earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £89,999 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £12k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL - ASSEMBLY OF GOD | £3.1m | £80,000 - £89,999 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CATHEDRAL OF HOPE | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEW BOROUGH AND LEIGH, WIMBORNE | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, CHELTENHAM | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |