Canvas
The trust seeks to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by acting as a church primarily for the student population and operating various community outreach projects in Birmingham and Nottingham.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that income increased to £169,842 and expenditure to £158,778, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £43,023, which the trustees report is approximately three months' equivalent expenditure, maintained at a level sufficient to support operations.
What the accounts disclose
“free reserves held by the charity should be maintained at a sufficient level to maintain the charity’s operations which does not need to be substantial due to the level of commitment from its supporter network.”
“T Gallant served as Birmingham Team Leader and was paid £24,258 (2024: £22,225) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. J Gallant is the spouse of T Gallant and was paid £24,258 (2024: £22,225) during the year.” — page 10
Trustees
- Emma Woodschair
- Aimee Gatting
- Christophe Charbonneau-Freeston
- Miles Costello
- Thomas Edward Gallant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £170k | £159k |
| 30/06/2024 | £140k | £140k |
| 30/06/2023 | £123k | £134k |
| 30/06/2022 | £129k | £127k |
| 30/06/2021 | £88k | £86k |
Common questions
Is Canvas financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that income increased to £169,842 and expenditure to £158,778, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £43,023, which the trustees report is approximately three months' equivalent expenditure, maintained at a level sufficient to support operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.