CHURCH OF GOD (UK) CROYDON
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE.
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THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE; TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE BOROUGH AND SURROUNDING BOROUGHS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; TO ADVANCE EDUCATION INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, SEMINARS, COURSES, TEACHING FOR ILLITERATE OR INNUMERATE ADULTS TO READ, WRITE OR UNDERSTAND MATHS, MENTORING AND COACHING, SUPPORTING PARENTS TO ENGAGE MORE WITH THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE BOROUGH AND SURROUNDING BOROUGHS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DEBT COUNSELLING, MONEY MANAGEMENT ADVICE AND TRAINING TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN; BY THE PROVISION OF ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, FUEL, FURNITURE, BEDDING, CLOTHING, HEATING APPLIANCES, WASHING MACHINES, FRIDGE'S IN SUCH PARTS OF THE BOROUGH AND SURROUNDING BOROUGHS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN FUN AND SPORTS DAYS, AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR SPORTS AND MUSIC PARTICIPATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £368,443, an increase from £340,140 in the prior year, supported by total income of £76,566 against charitable expenditure of £52,903. The trustees state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and express a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The organization operates without paid employees, relying on volunteers and trustee governance.
What the accounts disclose
“Tithes and offerings 45,038”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- HAYDEN LARMONDchair
- BEVERLEY LARMOND
- Leon Bovell
- PATRICIA KING
- SHIRLEY GONZALES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £77k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £89k | £79k |
| 31/12/2023 | £62k | £49k |
| 31/12/2022 | £67k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £77k | £57k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH OF GOD (UK) CROYDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £368,443, an increase from £340,140 in the prior year, supported by total income of £76,566 against charitable expenditure of £52,903. The trustees state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and express a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The organization operates without paid employees, relying on volunteers and trustee governance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | 1 | £14k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH OF GOD (UK) CROYDON | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN UK | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD - UNITED KINGDOM | £919k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD PENTECOSTAL | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FAITH ASSEMBLY | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN CONGREGATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM | £473k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |