2020 BIRMINGHAM TRUST
Running a training and mentoring programme for people seriously considering or are in the process of establishing a new church within the city. Running and promoting conferences to anyone in the city interested in starting a new church.Building a local network of church leaders who have an interest in starting new churches in the city, to share ideas, offer advice etc.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES MUST APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN FURTHERING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS"), NAMELY FOR THE PUBLIC PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EVANGELICAL, PROTESTANT, CHRISTIAN RELIGION AS DEEMED BELOW ("THE FAITH") INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT SO TO LIMIT GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY:-(I)THE SUPPORT AND FURTHERANCE OF THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF CONGREGATIONS MEETING FOR PUBLIC RELIGIOUS WORSHIP IN THE COUNTY OF THE WEST MIDLANDS, AND SUCH OTHER COUNTIES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE;(II)THE ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPORT AND FURTHERANCE OF NEW CONGREGATIONS MEETING FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP IN THE SAID OR SUCH OTHER COUNTIES BY WAY OF CHURCH PLANTS AND OTHERWISE;(III)THE SUPPORT OF CHURCH PLANTERS, PRESBYTERS, DEACONS, YOUTH WORKERS, PASTORAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, EVANGELISTS, MUSICIANS, AND ADMINISTRATORS;(IV)THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH BY MEANS OF MINISTRY, WORKERS, TRAINING COURSES, CLASSES, SEMINARS, LECTURES, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER EVENTS, AND OTHERWISE;(V)THE HOLDING OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ASSEMBLIES;(VI)THE AWARD OF GRANTS TO, AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THOSE TRAINING FOR THE MINISTRY, OR FOR OTHER RELIGIOUS POSITIONS AS, CHURCH PLANTERS, PASTORAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, EVANGELISTS, MUSICIANS, AND ADMINISTRATORS;(VII)THE PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF RELIGIOUS WORK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £41,007, which is significantly above the future policy target of £6,000 (three months of operating costs). The charity reported a net increase in cash of £37,502, resulting in total cash funds of £56,150, indicating strong liquidity and no immediate financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy was agreed by the Trustees in March 2026. This is to be three months of operating costs, equivalent to £6,000.”
“Trustee J Richards attended the Network Leaders' Conference in Edinburgh. Trustees J Richards and T Brown attended a City to City Europe conference in Budapest. Both are conferences hosted by other church planting networks and organisations. The costs of the flights, travel, accommodation and food were paid by the charity and are included in the activities costs above. Trustee J Weatherly and a person connected to trustee J Richards attended the Parakaleo training course in Switzerland. The costs of the flights and travel were paid by the charity and are included in the activities costs above. A person connected to trustee J Weatherly attended meetings in USA for the purpose of fundraising. The costs of the flights and car hire were paid by the charity and are included in the activities costs above.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jonathan Richardschair
- Harry Jonathan Andrews
- Joanne Elise Weatherley
- Timothy Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £83k | £46k |
| 31/08/2024 | £58k | £53k |
| 31/08/2023 | £6k | £3k |
| 31/08/2022 | £5k | £6k |
| 31/08/2021 | £1k | £222 |
Common questions
Is 2020 BIRMINGHAM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £41,007, which is significantly above the future policy target of £6,000 (three months of operating costs). The charity reported a net increase in cash of £37,502, resulting in total cash funds of £56,150, indicating strong liquidity and no immediate financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.