THE COTTERIDGE CHURCH
The Cotteridge Church serves the community through worship, involvement in the local foodbank, running a cafe and an older adults centre. Alongside church events, it also acts as a hire venue to a wide range of groups throughout the week. The Church was formed in 1986 when local Church of England, Methodist and United Reformed Churches combined as a Single Congregation Ecumenical Partnership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £201,064 from £229,755 in the prior year, while expenditure increased to £210,465, resulting in a net deficit of £9,401. The trustees report that reserves remain within the Reserves Policy requirements, although the church called upon reserves to upgrade Audio-Visual equipment during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Six to Twelve Months Average Monthly Expenditure, plus the evaluated 5-year forecast of property expenditure, plus any restricted or designated funds, plus five percent of annual income for mission projects” — page 12
Trustees
- Alison Lesley Sprackling
- DOROTHY JOYCE AUDLEY
- JANE STEPHENS
- MICHAEL ARTHUR MEADOWS
- Michael Andrew Ravenhill
- Monica Taylor
- Norman John Mann
- PAMELA JANE WADDELL
- Rev ROGER COLLINS B PHIL
- Rev Tariro Julian Mukoja
- Rev Tokunbo Asogbon
- STEPHEN PAUL AUDLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £201k | £210k |
| 31/12/2024 | £230k | £204k |
| 31/12/2023 | £220k | £300k |
| 31/12/2022 | £240k | £566k |
| 31/12/2021 | £421k | £353k |
Common questions
Is THE COTTERIDGE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £201,064 from £229,755 in the prior year, while expenditure increased to £210,465, resulting in a net deficit of £9,401. The trustees report that reserves remain within the Reserves Policy requirements, although the church called upon reserves to upgrade Audio-Visual equipment during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE COTTERIDGE CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COTTERIDGE CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE GRIMMITT TRUST, THE W E DUNN TRUST, GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Religion |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2018 | £9k | A Safe Space for Young People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2016 | £10k | Feasibility study for the modernisation & reordering of Cotteridge Chu |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/07/2015 | £42k | The Cotteridge Church Day Centre |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/04/2015 | £56k | The Cotteridge Church Day Centre |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/10/2014 | £29k | The Cotteridge Church Day Centre |