SHIRLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
There are weekly meetings on Sunday and meetings (prayer meeting, coffee morning, toddler group, youth club) during the week. The church facilities are used by community groups and other organisations such as Rainbows and Brownies, an Art Group, Birmingham Chinese Evangelical Church and Good News For Everyone for regular meeting weekly and holding administrative and training meetings.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE LEADERSHIP TEAM MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had an excess of income over expenditure for the year, largely driven by the sale of Church House. The charity maintains significant cash reserves totaling £306,172 and employs two staff members. The trustees report that the charity is principally funded by gifts and offerings and have no material concerns regarding its financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity is principally funded by gifts and offerings from those attending the Church.” — page 5
“The sale of Church House to Gheorghe and Olga Ciorna which had begun in the previous reporting year was completed in February 2025.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Jonathan Bruce Heyeschair
- JANE HEYES
- Rev Guichun Jun
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £329k | £50k |
| 05/04/2024 | £62k | £65k |
| 05/04/2023 | £85k | £77k |
| 05/04/2022 | £68k | £71k |
| 05/04/2021 | £54k | £46k |
Common questions
Is SHIRLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had an excess of income over expenditure for the year, largely driven by the sale of Church House. The charity maintains significant cash reserves totaling £306,172 and employs two staff members. The trustees report that the charity is principally funded by gifts and offerings and have no material concerns regarding its financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.