SHEFFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

Registered charity 1139937 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHEFFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Holding public worship services on a Sunday and other meetings throughout the week to promote the spiritual growth of those in attendance.Supporting missionary activities through prayer and financial aid, and giving similar support to individuals who find themselves in need.

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Latest income

£53k

Latest spending

£58k

Registered

2011

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £5,245 for the year, which was funded from reserves. The trustees consider the current level of reserves satisfactory to cover unforeseen situations and maintain at least six months' unrestricted payments. The charity relies extensively on volunteer support and has no stated reserves policy target other than maintaining this six-month buffer.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (69% of income)

“Receipts of £53,065 for the year (previous year £49,239) included donations of £36,595 (previous year £33,092) and Gift Aid recovery of tax on donations of £5,040 (previous year £6,432).” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: at least six months’ unrestricted payments (held: £40k)

“The policy of the trustees is not to accumulate reserves but to use reserves in the promotion of the Charity’s objects, and maintain a balance on unrestricted funds that equates to at least six months’ unrestricted payments to cover unforeseen situations that may arise from time to time.” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: The Rev. Kevin Bidwell received a stipend and pension contributions as full-time Minister.

“During the accounting period the charity remunerated one office holder, The Rev. Kevin Bidwell, who received a stipend and pension contributions in his capacity as full-time Minister of the church.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Register events

Received assets from another charity (29/01/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

KEVIN MCGRANE · trustee of 5 other charities
Rev MATTHEW DAVID JOLLEY · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev NORMAN GREEN · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£53k	£58k
31/08/2024	£49k	£73k
31/08/2023	£11k	£60k
31/08/2022	£115k	£217k
31/08/2021	£126k	£111k

Common questions

Is SHEFFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £5,245 for the year, which was funded from reserves. The trustees consider the current level of reserves satisfactory to cover unforeseen situations and maintain at least six months' unrestricted payments. The charity relies extensively on volunteer support and has no stated reserves policy target other than maintaining this six-month buffer. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.