ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN
Latest income
£5.2m
Latest spending
£5.4m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit and has negative unrestricted funds, resulting in net current liabilities. The auditors identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting its dependence on corporate backer support and loan facilities to meet obligations.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £80,001 - £90,000 — above the median for charities its size (£76k)
“One employee received emoluments (excluding employer pension costs) between an annual equivalent of £80,000 and £90,000 in the year” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received emoluments (excluding employer pension costs) between an annual equivalent of £80,000 and £90,000 in the year” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“There were no freely available reserves (which excludes fixed assets, restricted funds, and minority interests) at the year end.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“The financial position of the charity represents a material uncertainty which may cast doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management charges from Spring Harvest Holidays Ltd
“During the year £198,494 (2024: £159,917) of income relating to management services was received from Spring Harvest Holidays Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and owned by ZipAddress Ltd and of which D Dorricott and H Francis are mutual directors.” — page 32
“During the year £5,400 (2024: £5,400) of administrative services was purchased from PCC of All Hallows Bromley by Bow, a charity registered in England and Wales of which Christopher Rogers, a director of Essential Christian, is a trustee and Rector.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administrative services from PCC of All Hallows Bromley
“During the year £198,494 (2024: £159,917) of income relating to management services was received from Spring Harvest Holidays Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and owned by ZipAddress Ltd and of which D Dorricott and H Francis are mutual directors.” — page 32
“During the year £5,400 (2024: £5,400) of administrative services was purchased from PCC of All Hallows Bromley by Bow, a charity registered in England and Wales of which Christopher Rogers, a director of Essential Christian, is a trustee and Rector.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Royalties paid to Elim Sound
“During the year £198,494 (2024: £159,917) of income relating to management services was received from Spring Harvest Holidays Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and owned by ZipAddress Ltd and of which D Dorricott and H Francis are mutual directors.” — page 32
“During the year £5,400 (2024: £5,400) of administrative services was purchased from PCC of All Hallows Bromley by Bow, a charity registered in England and Wales of which Christopher Rogers, a director of Essential Christian, is a trustee and Rector.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from directors and related parties
“During the year £198,494 (2024: £159,917) of income relating to management services was received from Spring Harvest Holidays Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and owned by ZipAddress Ltd and of which D Dorricott and H Francis are mutual directors.” — page 32
“During the year £5,400 (2024: £5,400) of administrative services was purchased from PCC of All Hallows Bromley by Bow, a charity registered in England and Wales of which Christopher Rogers, a director of Essential Christian, is a trustee and Rector.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Song Solutions Ltd, Daybreak Music Ltd, Copycare Pacific Pty Ltd
“Essential Christian has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Song Solutions Ltd, which in turn owns Copycare Pacific Pty Ltd, which undertakes copyright administration; and Daybreak Music Ltd, which owns several copyrights.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Total income
£5.2m
Total spending
£5.4m
Cost of raising funds
£38k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
32
Trustees
- MARTIN JAMES YOUNGchair
- DAVID DORRICOTT
- Debra Green OBE
- ELAINE MARGARET DUNCAN
- HUGH ANTHONY FRANCIS
- Olivia Amartey
- Rev Christopher Rogers
- Tania Bright
- Tsanangurai Constance Tarima
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £5.2m | £5.4m |
| 30/09/2024 | £5.3m | £5.4m |
| 30/09/2023 | £5.4m | £5.7m |
| 30/09/2022 | £5.6m | £5.3m |
| 30/09/2021 | £3.5m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit and has negative unrestricted funds, resulting in net current liabilities. The auditors identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting its dependence on corporate backer support and loan facilities to meet obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN as a grant recipient include CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST, GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £30k |
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | FY2022 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £6k |