JOY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
For the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith, in accordance with the Statement of Faith, in Basildon, Essex and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the World as the charity trustees may from time to time decides.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, IN BASILDON, ESSEX AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £64,770, resulting in a net surplus of £8,263 for the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains adequate controls over its finances. Expenditure on charitable activities was £69,749, funded primarily by donations of £76,876.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Charity. Rev W E Sunu received a salary for his employment as the Senior Pestor of the Charity. No remuneration was received for his role as a Trustee.” — page 16
“During the year payments totalling £600 (2024 - ENil) were made to Charis Communications for Guest Speakers. Charis Communications shares one trustee, W Sunu, with Joy Christian Centre.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MICHAEL EDWIN GUSMOND DOHERTYchair
- Lawrence Takyi Ofosu
- Rev WILLIAM ELI SUNU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £70k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £69k | £59k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £56k | £55k |
Common questions
Is JOY CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £64,770, resulting in a net surplus of £8,263 for the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains adequate controls over its finances. Expenditure on charitable activities was £69,749, funded primarily by donations of £76,876. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.