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South Bank Sanctuary Church of the Nazarene

Registered charity 1161121 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOUTH LEEDS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

We offer teaching around the Christian faith and a place for worship.We run a youth ministry for loacl children which is new, and we run a Community Craft Cafe, a free drop in place for creative work and a place to meet for coffee.The Church has more than 100 years history here in Beeston

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Religious Activities · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£195k
Latest spending
£191k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,611 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £691,822. The trustees' report indicates that free reserves of £45,727 are designed to cover 3 to 6 months of operating costs, which aligns with their stated reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts' compliance with regulations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 3 to 6 months operating costs (held: £46k)
“The current reserves are designed to cover 3 to 6 months operating costs.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from trustees and related parties
“The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £3601.” — page 12
“During the year 1 trustee was paid a total of £1,342 in respect of travel and accommodation” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee expenses for travel and accommodation
“The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £3601.” — page 12
“During the year 1 trustee was paid a total of £1,342 in respect of travel and accommodation” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leeds City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£195k£191k
30/09/2024£187k£205k
30/09/2023£155k£164k
30/09/2022£137k£116k
30/09/2021£111k£111k

Common questions

Is South Bank Sanctuary Church of the Nazarene financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,611 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £691,822. The trustees' report indicates that free reserves of £45,727 are designed to cover 3 to 6 months of operating costs, which aligns with their stated reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts' compliance with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.