NOWBELIEVE
Advancement of Christian faith through the ministry of a Christian evangelist together with Christian events and festivals.
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN LONDON AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALLED "THE TRUSTEES") MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;B) 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 TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £18,330 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £29,623 to £11,293. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of maintaining two months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted fund balance of £11,293 is below the implied target given the total expenditure of £231,478. The trustees confirm that the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the long term policy of the trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level of 2 months expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year the Charity purchased merchandise for sale in the Bread café from I Am So Many Things Ltd, a company controlled by Trustee Mr Muir. Payments for goods amounted to £5,476.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- DOMINIC LEO MUIRchair
- Duncan Hugh Barclay
- HUBERT DE PELET
- Jonathan Anthony Wainwright
- Oscar Hilton Vickerman
- Richard Patrick Fothergill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £213k | £231k |
| 05/04/2024 | £204k | £202k |
| 05/04/2023 | £132k | £110k |
| 05/04/2022 | £67k | £77k |
| 05/04/2021 | £46k | £33k |
Common questions
Is NOWBELIEVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £18,330 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £29,623 to £11,293. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of maintaining two months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted fund balance of £11,293 is below the implied target given the total expenditure of £231,478. The trustees confirm that the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CLARENDON PARK, LEICESTER | 1 | £3k |
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- FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP
- ALL NATIONS REVIVAL EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES
- KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH LONDON
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
- BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC U.K.
- THE NAVIGATORS UK LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOWBELIEVE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL NATIONS REVIVAL EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH LONDON | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC U.K. | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |