LIBERTY CHURCH LONDON
OUR OBJECT, AS STATED IN OUR ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, IS, "FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE CITY OF LONDON AND IN OTHER SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT."
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £42,851 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £92,370. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £57,688, which complies with the stated reserves policy target of holding no less than £50,000. The trustees acknowledge that cash balances have decreased and are considering measures to strengthen the financial position, including reducing costs and reviewing the worship location.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £50,000 so that the charity could continue to operate smoothly should income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly.” — page 4
“Jonathan Pettman serves as a church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 11
“At the year end, the charity had a grant obligation to Liberty Church, NYC of £11,141 which represents a tithe of 10% of total gross unrestricted income.” — page 14
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £18,191 (2024: £22,915) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 14
“At the year end, the charity had a grant obligation to Liberty Church, NYC of £11,141 which represents a tithe of 10% of total gross unrestricted income.” — page 14
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £18,191 (2024: £22,915) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 14
Trustees
- David Mazzellachair
- Gethin Amoss
- John Gibson
- Jonathan Pettman
- Matthew Sadler
- Megan Kumar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £138k | £180k |
| 31/12/2024 | £170k | £185k |
| 31/12/2023 | £174k | £155k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £187k |
| 31/12/2021 | £399k | £353k |
Common questions
Is LIBERTY CHURCH LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £42,851 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £92,370. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £57,688, which complies with the stated reserves policy target of holding no less than £50,000. The trustees acknowledge that cash balances have decreased and are considering measures to strengthen the financial position, including reducing costs and reviewing the worship location. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.