SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA
Religious meetings for worship, prayer, preaching of the Gospel and Bible Study and Sunday School for all the public to benefit. Free religious publications and teaching are distributed throughout Southampton, including home study courses. Pastoral care is given to the elderly and infirm and low rent flats are let to those of limited income. Other charitable causes are financially supported.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances remain in a healthy state, with income exceeding expenditure and unrestricted reserves held at £47,629. While this figure is slightly below the stated policy target of £50,000, the trustees note that substantial reserves are being built to cover anticipated major repairs to the church hall and flats.
What the accounts disclose
“Members' donations and collections” — page 12
“The Ecclesia’s policy is to establish within the General Fund (unrestricted) a reserve of £50,000 to meet future unforeseen contingencies, over and above a target working income of £7,000 per annum.”
“The Ecclesia’s policy is to establish within the General Fund (unrestricted) a reserve of £50,000 to meet future unforeseen contingencies, over and above a target working income of £7,000 per annum.”
“To ensure the appropriate use of charitable donations by the Ecclesia and members, these are channelled through other charities in the Christadelphian body, as listed in the Annual Accounts.”
“Contributions from our members are made to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund for helping those in need in the UK”
“To ensure the appropriate use of charitable donations by the Ecclesia and members, these are channelled through other charities in the Christadelphian body, as listed in the Annual Accounts.”
“Contributions from our members are made to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund for helping those in need in the UK”
“To ensure the appropriate use of charitable donations by the Ecclesia and members, these are channelled through other charities in the Christadelphian body, as listed in the Annual Accounts.”
“Contributions from our members are made to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund for helping those in need in the UK”
“To ensure the appropriate use of charitable donations by the Ecclesia and members, these are channelled through other charities in the Christadelphian body, as listed in the Annual Accounts.”
“Contributions from our members are made to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund for helping those in need in the UK”
“To ensure the appropriate use of charitable donations by the Ecclesia and members, these are channelled through other charities in the Christadelphian body, as listed in the Annual Accounts.”
“Contributions from our members are made to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund for helping those in need in the UK”
Trustees
- MARTIN JOHN HAINESchair
- DAVID PAUL HOSKING
- Dr Soon Xin Ng
- JOYCE PAMELA COUSINS
- Martyn Bonner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £33k | £29k |
| 29/02/2024 | £35k | £23k |
| 28/02/2023 | £28k | £27k |
| 28/02/2022 | £29k | £28k |
| 28/02/2021 | £28k | £20k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances remain in a healthy state, with income exceeding expenditure and unrestricted reserves held at £47,629. While this figure is slightly below the stated policy target of £50,000, the trustees note that substantial reserves are being built to cover anticipated major repairs to the church hall and flats. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.