THE REDEEMER TRUST
1) Encourage and facilitate the founding and operation of Christian churches primarily, although not exclusively, in Yorkshire and the rest of the United Kingdom. 2) Encourage the seeking of new followers and adherents of the Christian religion 3) Facilitate the training and development of individuals in their understanding of the Christian Religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £23,193 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, the trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves of £147,310 were held at year end, which exceeds the stated policy target of £53,437, and resources are deemed adequate to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £53,437 (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
“Alex Passmore and Tom Thrower served as church leaders and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees” — page 12
“Total donations from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them) amounted to £18,940 in the year ended 2025.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/02/2017)
Trustees
- India Lancaster
- John Mcphilimey
- Neil Cowling
- Philip Simon Barrett
- Ruth Watson
- Stephen John Fairhall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £233k | £256k |
| 31/08/2024 | £261k | £217k |
| 31/08/2023 | £248k | £180k |
| 31/08/2022 | £162k | £170k |
| 31/08/2021 | £159k | £163k |
Common questions
Is THE REDEEMER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £23,193 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, the trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves of £147,310 were held at year end, which exceeds the stated policy target of £53,437, and resources are deemed adequate to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE REDEEMER TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE REDEEMER TRUST as a grant recipient include GRACE CHURCH EXETER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACE CHURCH EXETER | FY2023 | £3k | Charitable Giving |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOORE KINGSTON SMITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE REDEEMER TRUST | £233k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMER TRUST LTD | £529k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMER CHURCH LONDON | £811k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD NEWNESS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £229k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY NOTTINGHAM | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |