BLESS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Our objects are to advance Christianity in the UK or overseas by proclaiming and furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ and promoting interdenominational Christian work. We seek to bless others whether or not they are Christians and to live out Jesus' command to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and to love our neighbours as we love ourselves.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £54,166, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £29,637. The filing notes that income exceeded expenditure by £6,986 for the year, though the trustees describe the financial position as challenging.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024 we reviewed our policy to ensure that our reserves will always cover the costs of all obligations if we had to close. Currently this figure is £29,637” — page 9
“Donations received from the trustees and related parties during the year were £16,945 (2024: £14,065)” — page 21
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2016)
Trustees
- PAUL SPENCERchair
- ANGELA MARGARET FARMER
- Daniel Blackwell
- Lydia Constance Clare Sewell
- Madeline Bird
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £184k | £177k |
| 31/12/2024 | £192k | £196k |
| 31/12/2023 | £179k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £172k | £167k |
| 31/12/2021 | £146k | £146k |
Common questions
Is BLESS COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £54,166, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £29,637. The filing notes that income exceeded expenditure by £6,986 for the year, though the trustees describe the financial position as challenging. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BLESS COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BLESS COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include HOUSING PATHWAYS TRUST, YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSING PATHWAYS TRUST | FY2024 | £29k | Bless Community Church’s grant funding was for the following purposes: 1. To fund 'Playtime' young families’ work... 2. To fund 'Playtime Plus' parents mentorin |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | YEF Small Grants |
| YOUNG EALING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | YEF Small Grants |