NEW LIFE CHURCH BRISTOL
Our principal activities include: The provision of Church services, resources & events for Christians and non-Christians Providing services, resources and events for Students, Children & Youth Reaching out to those in need in the Community Support to overseas linked Churches Providing pastoral care to those connected to the church Providing programmes of teaching & discipleship
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £70,133 at the end of the year, which the trustees estimate covers more than 12 months of ongoing commitments against a required balance of £25,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £103,769 exceeding total expenditure of £89,625. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“£25,000 has been estimated as the balance that needs to be held.”
“The Africa trip expenses include costs for one trustee and two related persons.” — page 14
Trustees
- Marion Elizabeth Copeland
- Michelle Moorcraft
- RICHARD BERNARD PENSKA
- RICHARD BROWN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £104k | £90k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £83k | £62k |
Common questions
Is NEW LIFE CHURCH BRISTOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £70,133 at the end of the year, which the trustees estimate covers more than 12 months of ongoing commitments against a required balance of £25,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £103,769 exceeding total expenditure of £89,625. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON)
- NEW LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
- LIFE CHURCH
- NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON)
- CITY CHURCH BRISTOL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILIP AND ST JACOB, BRISTOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW LIFE CHURCH BRISTOL | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE BIBLE CHURCH | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON) | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | £683k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |