LLAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Llay Church of the Nazarene holds the following activities: Weekly Sunday morning Church services for Christian worship; special Church services; mid-week Bible study groups. The following activities serve and enhance the local community, meeting needs of people living nearby: Parent and Toddler group; Luncheon Club for seniors; Children and Youth Clubs; various other social events.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AS PART OF THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INC AND THE DISTRICT PRINCIPALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN NORTHERN ENGLAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £24,326 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income increasing to £128,759 from £117,715 in the previous year. Free/unrestricted reserves (cash funds) stood at £50,290, which is above the stated policy target of £10,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has a reserves policy of keeping £10,000 to be used in the event of emergency repairs being required on the buildings.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- David John Gilmourchair
- Andrew Bailey
- Catherine Lucas
- Emma McCrindle
- Gemma Colclough
- Hannah Rebecca Lucas
- Patricia Jayne Sankey
- Rev Darlene Hyatt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £129k | £104k |
| 30/09/2024 | £118k | £113k |
| 30/09/2023 | £84k | £92k |
| 30/09/2022 | £60k | £80k |
| 30/09/2021 | £56k | £43k |
Common questions
Is LLAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £24,326 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income increasing to £128,759 from £117,715 in the previous year. Free/unrestricted reserves (cash funds) stood at £50,290, which is above the stated policy target of £10,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LLAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LLAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE as a grant recipient include CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2023 | £10k | Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/11/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 community outreach |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- ASHTON UNDER LYNE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
- Holywell Free Church
- LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL
- LINDLEY METHODIST CHURCH
- The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City
- EARLESFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHTON UNDER LYNE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Holywell Free Church | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL | £436k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LINDLEY METHODIST CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |