JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY
To enjoy and proclaim the year of the Lords favour. To make disciples; we want to become more like Jesus and teach and show others to do likewise.To plant Churches; In both the local area and overseasTo reach other nations; we are part a worldwide family of Churches. We are committed to supporting and Churches part of this network.
Objects
THE CHARITY?S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ARE RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:(A)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED IN SUCH PARTS OF COVENTRY, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;(B)TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SICKNESS AND WHO MAY BE AGED AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(C)TO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN AND OTHER EDUCATION INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING COURSES IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(D)TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £92,862, which is below the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £72,912 for the year, with total income of £411,128 and total expenditure of £338,216.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 2a 318,685 - - 76,339 395,024 334,794” — page 7
“Jubilee Church aims to hold the equivalent of three months expenditure as general reserves.” — page 5
“Grants of £39,960 (2024: £39,960) were paid to Catalyst Network of Churches. Andrew Simpkins has served as a Director for the Catalyst Network of Churches during this period.” — page 19
“Grants of £3,000 (2024: £3,000) were paid to Hope Coventry. Andrew Simpkins is a Trustee of Hope Coventry.” — page 19
“Grants of £39,960 (2024: £39,960) were paid to Catalyst Network of Churches. Andrew Simpkins has served as a Director for the Catalyst Network of Churches during this period.” — page 19
“Grants of £3,000 (2024: £3,000) were paid to Hope Coventry. Andrew Simpkins is a Trustee of Hope Coventry.” — page 19
“Grants of £39,960 (2024: £39,960) were paid to Catalyst Network of Churches. Andrew Simpkins has served as a Director for the Catalyst Network of Churches during this period.” — page 19
“Grants of £3,000 (2024: £3,000) were paid to Hope Coventry. Andrew Simpkins is a Trustee of Hope Coventry.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £4,550 — grants £4,550 (1); 1% of the £411,128 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £5,175 — grants £5,175 (1); 1% of the £355,480 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 2)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £8,050 — grants £8,050 (1); 2% of the £383,635 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
Trustees
- ANDREW SIMPKINS
- James Richard Noble
- Joanne Bass
- John Philip Beresford
- Jonathan Hall
- Paul Ian Harrison
- Tessa Colledge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £411k | £338k |
| 31/12/2024 | £355k | £368k |
| 31/12/2023 | £384k | £347k |
| 31/12/2022 | £537k | £362k |
| 31/12/2021 | £315k | £285k |
Common questions
Is JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £92,862, which is below the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £72,912 for the year, with total income of £411,128 and total expenditure of £338,216. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY as a grant recipient include CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | FY2021 | £10k | |
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | FY2024 | £232 | Grants paid to related party (Andrew Simpkins is a Trustee) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £93k |
| CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCHES WORLDWIDE | 1 | £82k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £63k |
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £8k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £6k |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- JUBILEE CHURCH LONDON
- JUBILEE CHURCH (ACM)
- JUBILEE CHURCH FARNHAM
- JUBILEE CHURCH TEESSIDE
- JUBILEE CENTRE (CAMBRIDGE)
- JUBILEE CHURCH HULL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY | £411k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH LONDON | £4.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH (ACM) | £414k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH FARNHAM | £369k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH TEESSIDE | £286k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CENTRE (CAMBRIDGE) | £140k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |