FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL
The Charity operates within Merseyside. Its current activities include:- Weekly worship meetings each Sunday- Mid-week house-group meetings for Bible study and fellowship- Monthly prayer meetings- Special events for evangelism and teaching- Donations of money and goods to those in need
Latest income
£231k
Latest spending
£241k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £46,000 in free reserves, which is within its stated policy target of £37,500 to £75,100. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £9,856 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £158,151 to £148,296.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between £37.5k and £75.1k (held: £46k)
“This puts our target reserves at between £37.5k and £75.1k in normal times.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Dr Barry Cooper received £629 for fundraising services.
“Dr Barry Cooper is a self-employed charity fundraiser who has a fund-raising contract with Freedom Church Liverpool Limited. In 2024-25 he was involved in raising grant funding totalling £52.8k for which he invoiced the charity and was paid a total of £629 (23/24: £343)” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employment of Toria Clifton-Brown, related to Trustee Chris Clifton-Brown, for project management services.
“During the year the charity employed Toria Clifton-Brown, who is closely related to Chris Clifton-Brown, who is a trustee and member of the Spiritual Leadership team. Toria received employment benefits totalling £10,871 (23/24: £9,250) for providing project management services to the charity in her role as Baby Basics Liverpool Coordinator.” — page 22
“Also, the charity employed Neil Gresty, who is related to Barry Cooper, who is a Trustee. Neil received employment benefits totalling £818 (23/24: £0) for his role as Project Developer for the Someone Cares UK project.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Employment of Neil Gresty, related to Trustee Barry Cooper, for project development services.
“During the year the charity employed Toria Clifton-Brown, who is closely related to Chris Clifton-Brown, who is a trustee and member of the Spiritual Leadership team. Toria received employment benefits totalling £10,871 (23/24: £9,250) for providing project management services to the charity in her role as Baby Basics Liverpool Coordinator.” — page 22
“Also, the charity employed Neil Gresty, who is related to Barry Cooper, who is a Trustee. Neil received employment benefits totalling £818 (23/24: £0) for his role as Project Developer for the Someone Cares UK project.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations made to the charity by companies directed by three Trustees.
“During the year the charity employed Toria Clifton-Brown, who is closely related to Chris Clifton-Brown, who is a trustee and member of the Spiritual Leadership team. Toria received employment benefits totalling £10,871 (23/24: £9,250) for providing project management services to the charity in her role as Baby Basics Liverpool Coordinator.” — page 22
“Also, the charity employed Neil Gresty, who is related to Barry Cooper, who is a Trustee. Neil received employment benefits totalling £818 (23/24: £0) for his role as Project Developer for the Someone Cares UK project.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Babajide Olumide Bammeke
- Chris Clifton-Brown
- Dr Barry Cooper
- Elizabeth Jane Young
- Rebecca Mary Ashworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £231k | £241k |
| 31/03/2024 | £236k | £214k |
| 31/03/2023 | £183k | £182k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £135k |
| 31/03/2021 | £136k | £118k |
Common questions
Is FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £46,000 in free reserves, which is within its stated policy target of £37,500 to £75,100. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £9,856 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £158,151 to £148,296. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL as a grant recipient include THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, SKELTON BOUNTY, IMAGINE IF TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Foundation Grants |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | FY2025 | £1k | |
| IMAGINE IF TRUST | FY2023 | £350 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Baby Basics Liverpool |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | 1 | £26k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £381k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARMEL MAR THOMA CHURCH,LIVERPOOL | £185k | £32,354.64 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VICTORY OUTREACH CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CARNFORTH FREE METHODIST CHURCH | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |