ZION CITY TABERNACLE
Christian worship, Biblical studies, Evangelism, Children's Sunday School, Weddings, Funerals & Infant Dedication, Counselling & Guidance, Relieving Poverty, weekly Senior Citizens Day Centre, fortnightly Mental Health drop in, Monthly Carer's support, run a football team, other activities in line with our charitable activities
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH {IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS} IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FITTO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FITTO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £41,474 for the year, with total funds increasing to £547,871. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to build a contingency reserve covering a minimum of 6 months of normal outlays, though the current unrestricted general fund balance is £185,068. The filing confirms the charity remains viable for the year ahead and is prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Tithes and offerings 113,164” — page 12
“The Church has pledged to build up a contingency reserve with a view to having enough to cover normal outlays for a minimum period of 6 months.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Julie Patricia Samuelschair
- Blanford Lorenzo Wright
- DERRICK CAMPBELL
- Jacqueline Cooper
- KENNETH BROWN
- Marion Mae Potter
- Monica Flash
- ORVILLE POTTER
- Roberto Gocan
- VALERIE ORR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £154k | £113k |
| 31/03/2024 | £109k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £97k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £55k |
Common questions
Is ZION CITY TABERNACLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £41,474 for the year, with total funds increasing to £547,871. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to build a contingency reserve covering a minimum of 6 months of normal outlays, though the current unrestricted general fund balance is £185,068. The filing confirms the charity remains viable for the year ahead and is prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.