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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK

Registered charity 1123975 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC041252 (OSCR)

Advancement of Christian faith, the Word of God and the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the tenets of faith in such ways and such parts of UK or the world.To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods and services including the provision of pastoral support and counselling.Advancement of education.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£13.8m
Latest spending
£12.9m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £856,471 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £13,773,080. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting unrestricted funds of £20,934,372 and cash of £3,166,376, which are deemed sufficient to support continuing activities.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: more than £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£130k)
“There was one trustee whose annual remuneration exceeded £60,000 or more during the current year.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“There was one trustee whose annual remuneration exceeded £60,000 or more during the current year.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Tithes and offerings (70% of income)
“Tithes and offerings 9,675,546” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £1,200,000 to £1,800,000 (held: £20.9m)
“the Trustees have determined that an appropriate reserves level should be maintained within the range of £1,200,000 to £1,800,000.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.
“The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.” — page 47
“Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman was paid a salary of £24,570 (2024 - £24,570).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman, was paid a salary of £24,570.
“The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.” — page 47
“Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman was paid a salary of £24,570 (2024 - £24,570).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments on payroll to related parties of trustees totalled £43,770.
“The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.” — page 47
“Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman was paid a salary of £24,570 (2024 - £24,570).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church paid £80,530 to BCC for training of Ministers and Lay leaders.
“The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.” — page 47
“Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman was paid a salary of £24,570 (2024 - £24,570).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from The Charity Bank relating to BCC capital project outstanding at year-end was £466,180.
“The Church made donations totalling £82,020 (2024 - £82,020) to Birmingham Christian College (BCC) during the year to cover salary and other operating expenses. The full amount was eliminated on consolidation.” — page 47
“Mrs Joyce Donkor, wife of the Chairman was paid a salary of £24,570 (2024 - £24,570).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Birmingham Christian College
“On 5 August 2020, the Church of Pentecost-UK became the sole member of Birmingham Christian College, a registered charity incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Leroy Reid & Co. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Property (HM Land Registry)

37 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (32 freehold); recorded price paid £12.4m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£13.8m
Total spending
£12.9m
Reserves (reported)
£5.4m
Employees
78

Reported reserves equal ~5.0 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (3.8%) (benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Angola · Argentina · Australia · Austria · Bahrain · Bangladesh · Belgium · Benin · Botswana · Brazil · Burkina Faso · Burundi

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£13.8m£12.9m
31/12/2024£12.7m£10.0m
31/12/2023£9.5m£8.5m
31/12/2022£8.8m£7.7m
31/12/2021£7.0m£5.3m

Common questions

Is THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £856,471 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £13,773,080. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting unrestricted funds of £20,934,372 and cash of £3,166,376, which are deemed sufficient to support continuing activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Leroy Reid & Co.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - UK£13.8mmore than £60,0001above—no doubt
THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH FY2025£232k£37,9170below—no doubt
THE CHURCH OF GOD (PENTECOSTAL) FY2025£151k—0unclear—no doubt
PENIEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH LONDON FY2024£256k—0unclear—no doubt
TABERNACLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH FY2025£263k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH FY2024£106k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.