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.
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
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.