DAVID'S TENT
Advance the Christian faith and Christian Education by holding annual events to which people gather to worship God
Objects
THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-1)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH ATTACHED HERETO; AND2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN RELATION TO THE DOCTRINES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £7,965 for the year, reversing a previous deficit, though total unrestricted funds remain in deficit at £79,545. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by cash balances of £75,004 and a financial recovery plan aimed at rebuilding reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“At the reporting date, the charity had negative unrestricted reserves of approximately £79,545. The Trustees recognise that this position is below the level established within the Charity's Financial Reserves Policy” — page 5
“David's Tent made donations to David's Tent International of £31,025 during the year (2024: £29,250).” — page 21
“During the year reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,033 (2024: £nil) was paid to one trustee in respect of travel and other expenses incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 19
“David's Tent made donations to David's Tent International of £31,025 during the year (2024: £29,250).” — page 21
“During the year reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,033 (2024: £nil) was paid to one trustee in respect of travel and other expenses incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Amakai Kefas
- ROLF DOMINICK SANDOR
- Sarah Rudd
- TIFFANY BUHLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £805k | £797k |
| 30/09/2024 | £852k | £917k |
| 30/09/2023 | £895k | £917k |
| 30/09/2022 | £776k | £817k |
| 30/09/2021 | £703k | £545k |
Common questions
Is DAVID'S TENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £7,965 for the year, reversing a previous deficit, though total unrestricted funds remain in deficit at £79,545. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by cash balances of £75,004 and a financial recovery plan aimed at rebuilding reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £124k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE DAVID HOUSE
- CHRIST FAITH TABERNACLE INTERNATIONAL
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF TRUTH
- TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH
- HEBRON CHRISTIAN FAITH MINISTRIES
- GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID'S TENT | £805k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE DAVID HOUSE | £112k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST FAITH TABERNACLE INTERNATIONAL | £2.4m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF TRUTH | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,632 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEBRON CHRISTIAN FAITH MINISTRIES | £423k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |