LEWSEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Lewsey Pentecostal Church led by the Church Council; Sunday service; Sunday School, Dedication(Christening), Baptism, Marriages, Funeral, Counselling. Groups (Prayer, Worship, Women's, Men's; Young people, Outreach); Social and Educational events; Mission giving. Membership of AoG UK, Churches Together, Partnership working with Local Govt. Ofsted registered Lewsey Nursery(ages 0 to 5 years).
Objects
A TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FITB TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; ANDC TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £399,379, driven by a net movement in funds of £75,315. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds tangible fixed assets valued at £268,778. The trustees report that the nursery made a profit and the church relies on regular giving from its congregation.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Income 443,906”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
- Charles Osei-Peprah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £445k | £369k |
| 31/08/2024 | £330k | £352k |
| 31/08/2023 | £329k | £286k |
| 31/08/2022 | £255k | £273k |
| 31/08/2021 | £227k | £222k |
Common questions
Is LEWSEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £399,379, driven by a net movement in funds of £75,315. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds tangible fixed assets valued at £268,778. The trustees report that the nursery made a profit and the church relies on regular giving from its congregation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HUGH, LEWSEY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE LEWES
- SAMUELS CHRISTIAN NURSERY
- KINGS CHURCH CENTRE, LEWES
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, SELSEY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARDS ON SEA, ST LEONARD AND ST ETHELBURGA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWSEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £445k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HUGH, LEWSEY | £172k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE LEWES | £135k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SAMUELS CHRISTIAN NURSERY | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH CENTRE, LEWES | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, SELSEY | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |