CHRYSOLIS
Chrysolis helped implement projects around Europe which engaged members of the public with an introduction to the Christian faith. It helped run & provide speakers for religiously educative public events at UK-based local churches. Training events in communicating about Christianity were held for students & charitable volunteers, & individuals were also mentored in communicating on this topic.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ("THE OBJECTS") ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH QUALITY RESOURCES, TRAINING AND EVENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT OF FAITH ("THE STATEMENT OF FAITH"):WE BELIEVE IN:THE ONE TRUE GOD WHO LIVES ETERNALLY IN THREE PERSONS - THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.THE LOVE, GRACE AND SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD IN CREATING, SUSTAINING, RULING, REDEEMING AND JUDGING THE WORLD.THE DIVINE INSPIRATION AND SUPREME AUTHORITY OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES, WHICH ARE THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD FULLY TRUSTWORTHY FOR FAITH AND CONDUCT.THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE, MADE MALE AND FEMALE IN GOD'S IMAGE TO LOVE, BE HOLY AND CARE FOR CREATION, YET CORRUPTED BY SIN, WHICH INCURS DIVINE WRATH AND JUDGEMENT.THE INCARNATION OF GOD'S ETERNAL SON, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY; TRULY DIVINE AND TRULY HUMAN, YET WITHOUT SIN.THE ATONING SACRIFICE OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS: DYING IN OUR PLACE, PAYING THE PRICE OF SIN AND DEFEATING EVIL, SO RECONCILING US WITH GOD.THE BODILY RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, THE FIRST FRUITS OF OUR RESURRECTION; HIS ASCENSION TO THE FATHER, AND HIS REIGN AND MEDIATION AS THE ONLY SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD.THE JUSTIFICATION OF SINNERS SOLELY BY THE GRACE OF GOD THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST.THE MINISTRY OF GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT, WHO LEADS US TO REPENTANCE, UNITES US WITH CHRIST THROUGH NEW BIRTH, EMPOWERS OUR DISCIPLESHIP AND ENABLES OUR WITNESS.THE CHURCH, THE BODY OF CHRIST BOTH LOCAL AND UNIVERSAL, THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS GIVEN LIFE BY THE SPIRIT AND ENDOWED WITH THE SPIRIT'S GIFTS TO WORSHIP GOD AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL, PROMOTING JUSTICE AND LOVE.THE PERSONAL AND VISIBLE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST TO FULFIL THE PURPOSES OF GOD, WHO WILL RAISE ALL PEOPLE TO JUDGEMENT, BRING ETERNAL LIFE TO THE REDEEMED AND ETERNAL CONDEMNATION TO THE LOST, AND ESTABLISH A NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INVOLVED IN COMMUNICATION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, THROUGH THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING IN SUBJECTS RELEVANT TO SUCH COMMUNICATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £21,525 in cash funds, having incurred net payments of £1,172. The trustees report that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Gifts received in the period amounted to £42,765 (last year: £38,121), with a further £398 (last year: £2,887) coming from sales of (and donations towards development of) the book Beyond Monologue. A total of £9,966 (last year: £0) was recovered under HMRC’s Gift Aid scheme, and £232 (last year: £0) was received in bank interest on charity funds.” — page 6
“Chrysolis has typically maintained reserves of between two and three months running costs, with a longerterm goal of increasing this.” — page 3
“A total of £0 (last year: £158) was also paid in grants to Chrysolis Romania for costs related to their staff team roles.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2024 (received 02/02/2025, 2 days after the 31/01/2025 due date); year ending 31/03/2021 (received 01/02/2022, 1 day after the 31/01/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Caitlin Ormiston
- DR HANNAH LOUISE GIDDINGS
- KRISTI MAIR
- Rev Trevor Howard Raaff
- Stephen Robin Humphreys
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £59k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £101k | £70k |
| 31/03/2021 | £63k | £54k |
Common questions
Is CHRYSOLIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £21,525 in cash funds, having incurred net payments of £1,172. The trustees report that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £116k |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £68k |
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | 1 | £61k |
| HOBDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | 1 | £36k |
| SLOUGH BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £26k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £23k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSOLIS | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CRYSALYS FOUNDATION | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRAWLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CROSS TEACH TRUST | £362k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDPORT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £69k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS CALLS EUROPE | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |