REAL LIFE CHURCH, SUTTON COLDFIELD
Our vision is to see and have a large, influential and reproducing church with many people in Sutton Coldfield coming into an experience of knowing Jesus as their Lord, Saviour and friend. To achieve the objectives the following activities are undertaken. Sunday meetings to worship, teach & pray for those attending, small mid-week "Life Groups" for church members, children's & youth activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,986 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing to £279,382 and expenditure at £259,396. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £391,310, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £80,000. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the Church should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £80k (which equates to about six months' of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
“Stuart Crane served as a church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 14
“received donations totalling £63,269 (2023: £57,450) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 17
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08182165
Company officers (Companies House)
- ABRAHAM, Aaron on trustee list
- CRANE, Stuart Matthew on trustee list
- PINDER, Andrew Matthew Robert on trustee list
- SENIOR, Charlotte on trustee list
Trustees
- ANDREW MATTHEW ROBERT PINDER
- Aaron Abraham
- CHARLOTTE SENIOR
- Stuart Matthew Crane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £279k | £259k |
| 31/12/2023 | £247k | £252k |
| 31/12/2022 | £228k | £180k |
| 31/12/2021 | £228k | £180k |
| 31/12/2020 | £226k | £165k |
Common questions
Is REAL LIFE CHURCH, SUTTON COLDFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,986 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing to £279,382 and expenditure at £259,396. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £391,310, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £80,000. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAL LIFE CHURCH, SUTTON COLDFIELD | £279k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY SUTTON COLDFIELD | £269k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) | £539k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |