SAWYERS CHURCH
The church aims to fulfill its mission by providing opportunities for worship, prayer and teaching. Meeting for fellowship together in groups of various ages and interests. Undertaking outreach to the local community. Providing training in ministry skills. Providing support for those with pastoral needs. Providing support to worldwide mission.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £259,089, representing just under 8 months of expenditure, which exceeds the charity's target of 3 to 6 months. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The new building is debt-free, and the charity aims to maintain higher unrestricted funds to support projected future expenditures.
What the accounts disclose
“the policy of the charity is not to build up significant reserves; and wherever possible to expend income received during each financial year on its purposes. However, in order to ensure that the charity can manage its operational cashflow needs, the trustees aim to hold working capital sufficient to cover three to six months expenditure.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Jameschair
- Ayo Omideyi
- Jonathan Darren Staniforth
- Leah Violet Wallhead
- Marian Iquo Adekoya
- Mark Nichols
- PETER WILLIAM JORDAN
- Rebecca Clare Woollgar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £659k | £454k |
| 31/12/2024 | £649k | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £167k |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £638k |
| 31/12/2021 | £624k | £278k |
Common questions
Is SAWYERS CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £259,089, representing just under 8 months of expenditure, which exceeds the charity's target of 3 to 6 months. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The new building is debt-free, and the charity aims to maintain higher unrestricted funds to support projected future expenditures. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.
Who funds SAWYERS CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAWYERS CHURCH as a grant recipient include CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2021 | £10k | Sawyers Church Debt Centre -CAP |