LIBERTY CHURCH UK
The charity's objects are: - the advancement of the christian faith - the relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind - the advancement of education
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts decreased to £210,659 while total payments increased to £221,188, resulting in a net movement in funds of (10,529). Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted cash of £58,624 at year-end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £50,000. The trustees report that the church is financially healthy and complying with its reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £50,000.” — page 5
“Trustee Craig Kohler, served as lead pastor and was paid £53,916 (2024: £51,188) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Stacey Kohler, wife of trustee Craig Kohler, served as co-lead pastor and was paid £28,732 (2024: £27,288) for serving in that capacity, these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Trustee Craig Kohler, served as lead pastor and was paid £53,916 (2024: £51,188) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Stacey Kohler, wife of trustee Craig Kohler, served as co-lead pastor and was paid £28,732 (2024: £27,288) for serving in that capacity, these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Trustee Craig Kohler, served as lead pastor and was paid £53,916 (2024: £51,188) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Stacey Kohler, wife of trustee Craig Kohler, served as co-lead pastor and was paid £28,732 (2024: £27,288) for serving in that capacity, these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Trustee Craig Kohler, served as lead pastor and was paid £53,916 (2024: £51,188) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Stacey Kohler, wife of trustee Craig Kohler, served as co-lead pastor and was paid £28,732 (2024: £27,288) for serving in that capacity, these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
Trustees
- Mr David John McPhailchair
- Craig Kohler
- Grant Small
- STUART KEIR
- Shaun Cardwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £211k | £221k |
| 31/12/2024 | £235k | £198k |
| 31/12/2023 | £191k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £132k | £130k |
| 31/12/2021 | £118k | £99k |
Common questions
Is LIBERTY CHURCH UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts decreased to £210,659 while total payments increased to £221,188, resulting in a net movement in funds of (10,529). Despite this deficit, the charity held unrestricted cash of £58,624 at year-end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £50,000. The trustees report that the church is financially healthy and complying with its reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2021 | £9k | Well-being for all. |