THRIVE YOUTH MINISTRIES
The charity has six main aims:- to build on existing, good youth work- to help churches reach more young people- to train and equip leaders to be effective- to mentor youth ministers and leaders- to run a website for all youth ministry needs- to see more young people come to faith in Jesus
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Thrive Youth Ministries ended the year with a surplus of £24,103, resulting in net assets of £129,726. The trustees report that this balance exceeds their reserves policy target of approximately £75,000, which is defined as three months of payments. The filing indicates a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties noted regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“At £198,206 (£181,212), the cost of salaries, pensions, national insurance and expenses were the majority of this expenditure.”
“It is the policy of Thrive Youth Ministries to maintain a balance of funds which equates to at least three months payments, in 2026 this is c. £75,000” — page 12
Trustees
- Rev Kevin David Johnsonchair
- Cheryl Simon
- Chris Munday
- Lindsey Selley
- SIMON JOHNSTON ARCHER
- Sam Davis
- Samantha Lee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £268k | £244k |
| 31/12/2024 | £241k | £220k |
| 31/12/2023 | £225k | £208k |
| 31/12/2022 | £204k | £190k |
| 31/12/2021 | £136k | £113k |
Common questions
Is THRIVE YOUTH MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Thrive Youth Ministries ended the year with a surplus of £24,103, resulting in net assets of £129,726. The trustees report that this balance exceeds their reserves policy target of approximately £75,000, which is defined as three months of payments. The filing indicates a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties noted regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THRIVE YOUTH MINISTRIES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Who funds THRIVE YOUTH MINISTRIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THRIVE YOUTH MINISTRIES as a grant recipient include HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST, LEAMINGTON SPA BAPTIST CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, FINHAM, COVENTRY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY LEAMINGTON SPA.
Shared trustees with funders
- SIMON JOHNSTON ARCHER — trustee here and at LEAMINGTON SPA BAPTIST CHURCH