CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES
Advance the Christian faith and provide assistance for persons in need, hardship or distress. We work as a family of churches supporting Churches and their Elders, Establishing new churches, Working to help the poor or those in hardship. Organising conferences to educate, encourage and envision church leaders and individuals. Training individuals for Christian service in the church and community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £296,067 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,054,117 to £758,050. The trustees confirm that the charity is adequately complying with its reserves policy, holding £234,000 in general reserves against a target of £134,000, and assert that resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Catalyst aims to hold a minimum of the equivalent of three month's general fund expenditure as general reserves. Additionally we wish to maintain £100k as a working capital reserve to fund the two yearly Catalyst Festival. The total required reserves at the end of the year were £234k (£134k general and £100k festival).” — page 6
“Grants totalling £29,000 (2024: £34,655) were paid to New Frontiers International Trust Limited, where Richard Wightman is a Trustee.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £37,003 (2024: £14,778) were received from, and grants totalling £39,824 (2024: £24,664) were paid to King's Arms Trust (Bedford), where Roydon Loveley and Simon Holley are Trustees.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £29,000 (2024: £34,655) were paid to New Frontiers International Trust Limited, where Richard Wightman is a Trustee.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £37,003 (2024: £14,778) were received from, and grants totalling £39,824 (2024: £24,664) were paid to King's Arms Trust (Bedford), where Roydon Loveley and Simon Holley are Trustees.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £29,000 (2024: £34,655) were paid to New Frontiers International Trust Limited, where Richard Wightman is a Trustee.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £37,003 (2024: £14,778) were received from, and grants totalling £39,824 (2024: £24,664) were paid to King's Arms Trust (Bedford), where Roydon Loveley and Simon Holley are Trustees.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £29,000 (2024: £34,655) were paid to New Frontiers International Trust Limited, where Richard Wightman is a Trustee.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £37,003 (2024: £14,778) were received from, and grants totalling £39,824 (2024: £24,664) were paid to King's Arms Trust (Bedford), where Roydon Loveley and Simon Holley are Trustees.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £29,000 (2024: £34,655) were paid to New Frontiers International Trust Limited, where Richard Wightman is a Trustee.” — page 24
“Grants totalling £37,003 (2024: £14,778) were received from, and grants totalling £39,824 (2024: £24,664) were paid to King's Arms Trust (Bedford), where Roydon Loveley and Simon Holley are Trustees.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW GORDON SIMPKINS
- David Morris
- MIKE SAXTON
- RICHARD ERIC WIGHTMAN
- Roydon Loveley
- Simon Holley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £797k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £859k |
| 31/12/2021 | £436k | £475k |
Common questions
Is CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £296,067 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,054,117 to £758,050. The trustees confirm that the charity is adequately complying with its reserves policy, holding £234,000 in general reserves against a target of £134,000, and assert that resources are sufficient to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HB&O Ltd.
Who funds CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES as a grant recipient include EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD, JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY, READING FAMILY CHURCH, REDEEMER WORTHING LTD, MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2022 | £63k | Crisis relief |
| JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY | FY2022 | £51k | Advancement of religion / Joint work |
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2022 | £38k | Catalyst Network of Churches |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | FY2025 | £30k | Grant funding of activities |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | FY2024 | £13k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | FY2025 | £12k | |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k | |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | FY2023 | £10k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | Grant funding of activities |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL | FY2024 | £7k | Other grants |
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2022 | £6k | General support |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | FY2022 | £5k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | FY2024 | £5k | |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | FY2022 | £5k | Help for refugees from the Ukrainian war |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | FY2023 | £3k | |
| NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON | FY2024 | £2k | Donations to Charitable Causes |
| NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON | FY2023 | £2k | Donations to Charitable Causes |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL | FY2023 | £1k | Other grants |
| GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY | FY2023 | £538 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £5.5m |
| GRACE CHURCH EXETER | 1 | £642k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £124k |
| HOPE CHURCH WINCHESTER | 1 | £87k |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | 1 | £83k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £47k |
| CITYGATE CHURCH | 1 | £28k |
| GRACE CHURCH CHICHESTER | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- THE C3 CHURCH
- CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCHES WORLDWIDE
- EXETER NETWORK CHURCH
- THE NETWORK CHURCH
- COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD
- NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | £797k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE C3 CHURCH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCHES WORLDWIDE | £736k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER NETWORK CHURCH | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NETWORK CHURCH | £115k | £53,250 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | £619k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |