THE UNION OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES
The object of the charity is to maintain the Company premises for the purpose and the benefit of the Union of Evangelical Churches (UEC) and for the promotion and performance of the religious beliefs and practices of the UEC.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £20,891,181 and total net assets of £20,141,569 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees report that the general financial position is improving and sound, with income from investments continuing to grow. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustee Directors’ stipends and other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2024 totalled £111,458 (2023: £106,207).” — page 21
“There were related party transactions with the Trustee Directors which totalled £1,020 (2023: £2,840) for administration purposes within the year. £435 of this was outstanding at the year end.” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- Carl Page
- Christopher Mayers
- Christopher Neil Banks
- ERIC GEORGE BLOWES
- JOHN HENRY GARDNER
- Jagjit Johal
- James Oladunjoye
- KEITH BRITTON
- KEVIN ROBERT LITTLE
- Leandro Merigio
- MALCOLM RICHARDS
- RICHARD WILLIAM PARTRIDGE
- Rev DENNIS EDDIE IVEY
- STEPHEN JAMES FARROW
- STEPHEN PAUL BUDD
- Stephen Whitton
- Trevor John Matthews
- dr Yonah Mwampulo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £415k | £482k |
| 31/12/2023 | £482k | £898k |
| 31/12/2022 | £529k | £679k |
| 31/12/2021 | £725k | £419k |
| 31/12/2020 | £387k | £396k |
Common questions
Is THE UNION OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £20,891,181 and total net assets of £20,141,569 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees report that the general financial position is improving and sound, with income from investments continuing to grow. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |