VICTORY GOSPEL CHURCH
To advance Christian religion in Southampton and elsewhere in the United Kingdom by proclaiming and furthering the gospel of god concerning his son Jesus Christ our Lord and the preaching and teaching of uncompromised word of God ("The Gospel"); and to provide ministry to the homeless in Southampton and elsewhere by the provision of food, clothing and counselling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £728,854. The trustees report that the charity is continuing to thrive and expand its services, including online ministries and community support. The financial position is described as stable with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“General funds of £76,572 (2024: £63,404) as shown in note 10 represent less than 2 months expenditure.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Michael Howard Abbottchair
- Anyaogu Eric Ogbuh
- Jonathan William Lawson Ryder
- Kiran Dev Konatham
- Laurel N Ogbuh
- Limkani Wood
- Linda Mary Taylor
- Rev ANDREW WHITE
- Susana Falaola Niudamu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £522k | £518k |
| 31/03/2024 | £426k | £450k |
| 31/03/2023 | £368k | £386k |
| 31/03/2022 | £356k | £308k |
| 31/03/2021 | £336k | £276k |
Common questions
Is VICTORY GOSPEL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £728,854. The trustees report that the charity is continuing to thrive and expand its services, including online ministries and community support. The financial position is described as stable with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE IMP TRUST | 1 | £89k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| UTILITA GIVING | 1 | £16k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £10k |
| ABOVE BAR CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORTH STONEHAM AND BASSETT | 1 | £2k |
| TESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE (THE CHURCH) IN FELLOWSHIP WITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY
- SOUTHAMPTON CITY MISSION (CIO)
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - WINNERS' WAY LOUGHTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORY GOSPEL CHURCH | £522k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE (THE CHURCH) IN FELLOWSHIP WITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | £174k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON CITY MISSION (CIO) | £750k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |