SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA

Registered charity 1140168 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTADELPHIANS

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.

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£29k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Members' donations and collections (42% of income)
Members' donations and collections — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 3.0% of fundraised income
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.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £50,000 (held: £48k)
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.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations channelled through other Christadelphian charities
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Christadelphian Benevolent Fund
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Christadelphian Bible Mission
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Christadelphian Isolation League
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Christadelphian Samaritan Fund
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Hampshire · Southampton City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.