FAITH CHRISTIAN GROUP (READING) CIO
We are a Christian organisation whose objectives and activities are to relieve need or hardship in Reading. We work in three specific areas:1. ReadiFood - acting as Reading's foodbank2. Street work - feeding rough sleepers 3. A Bed for the Night (B4N) - co-ordinating a winter night shelter with local churches
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £127,262 at the end of 2025, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £70,000. However, outgoings exceeded income during the year, resulting in a deficit that drew down reserves from the previous year's balance. The trustees note they are intentionally managing the reserve level down but remain above their minimum policy threshold.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have defined the minimum level of reserves permissible as £70,000, being enough to cover 2 months of core operating expenditure” — page 5
“No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period other than purchases made on behalf of the charity for which a trustee has been reimbursed.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
- MHCLG
Trustees
- Helen Anne Martinchair
- Bethan Cheryl Morey
- David Michael Green
- Edward Rundell
- Oliver Davidson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £425k | £479k |
| 31/12/2024 | £383k | £442k |
| 31/12/2023 | £288k | £344k |
| 31/12/2022 | £200k | £98k |
| 31/12/2021 | £410k | £322k |
Common questions
Is FAITH CHRISTIAN GROUP (READING) CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £127,262 at the end of 2025, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £70,000. However, outgoings exceeded income during the year, resulting in a deficit that drew down reserves from the previous year's balance. The trustees note they are intentionally managing the reserve level down but remain above their minimum policy threshold. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FAITH CHRISTIAN GROUP (READING) CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FAITH CHRISTIAN GROUP (READING) CIO as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WARGRAVE WITH KNOWL HILL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WARGRAVE WITH KNOWL HILL | FY2022 | £3k | Mission of the church |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- POWER OF FAITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
- KING'S ROAD CHURCH
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY NOTTINGHAM
- BETHESDA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
- CAREY BAPTIST CHURCH, READING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH CHRISTIAN GROUP (READING) CIO | £425k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| POWER OF FAITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S ROAD CHURCH | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY NOTTINGHAM | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BETHESDA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |