THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,600,346 against a policy target of up to one year of operations, which the trustees consider sufficient. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £582,385 for the year, significantly higher than the previous year's £49,343, driven largely by investment gains. The auditors confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are retained to enable operations to be funded for a period of up to one year, after taking into account anticipated net income for that period.” — page 4
“For the year ended 31 December 2025 Gwynne Evans, trustee, was paid £5,085 (2024: £4,365) in relation to services for pastoral care for existing EFCC churches, support for churches joining EFCC and advising other employed staff on technical matters.” — page 18
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02777096
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/12/2020)
Trustees
- Dr DIGBY LAWSON JAMES
- Gilbert Stephenson
- Hazel Sutton Mrs
- PHILIP JAMES WILLIAMS
- Philip Curtis
- Rev Calvin Coulter
- Rev Gwynne Evans
- Rev Keith Leslie Plant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £596k | £382k |
| 31/12/2024 | £318k | £349k |
| 31/12/2023 | £798k | £287k |
| 31/12/2022 | £166k | £325k |
| 31/12/2021 | £130k | £313k |
Common questions
Is THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,600,346 against a policy target of up to one year of operations, which the trustees consider sufficient. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £582,385 for the year, significantly higher than the previous year's £49,343, driven largely by investment gains. The auditors confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Smailes Goldie.
Who funds THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES.
Shared trustees with funders
- Dr DIGBY LAWSON JAMES — trustee here and at CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | FY2023 | £3k |
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