ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE
1. The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Sheffield and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.2. The CIO provides a range of Christian services, activities and community projects for all ages and nationalities, including Burngreave CAP Debt Centre and The Lighthouse.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SHEFFIELD AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,435 for the year, largely due to the transfer of restricted funds to the newly independent Burngreave Foodbank. Total funds held at year-end were £691,773, with the majority represented by fixed assets rather than liquid reserves. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months' operating costs, and the unrestricted general fund balance was £628,220.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months' operating costs.” — page 16
“One of the charity’s employees is married to one of the charity’s trustees. Total remuneration (including taxation and social security) for this employee amounted to £4,339 within the financial period.” — page 31
“During the year to 31 October 2025, Jonathan Watts and Paul Hunt – who are both trustees and employees of the charity – were remunerated with respect to their roles within the church other than as trustees. Total remuneration (including taxation and social security costs) payable to trustees in the year to 31 October 2025 was £81,896” — page 27
“One of the charity’s employees is married to one of the charity’s trustees. Total remuneration (including taxation and social security) for this employee amounted to £4,339 within the financial period.” — page 31
“During the year to 31 October 2025, Jonathan Watts and Paul Hunt – who are both trustees and employees of the charity – were remunerated with respect to their roles within the church other than as trustees. Total remuneration (including taxation and social security costs) payable to trustees in the year to 31 October 2025 was £81,896” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Volunteers: 100
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Volunteers: 110
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2023
- Volunteers: 110
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2016)
Trustees
- Paulette Agatha Forbes-Williamschair
- Amarachukwu Udeh-Philip
- Ekikere Joshua Umoh
- John Gregory Norton
- Olumide Orisafeyijimi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £252k | £340k |
| 31/10/2024 | £357k | £353k |
| 31/10/2023 | £357k | £348k |
| 31/10/2022 | £347k | £273k |
| 31/10/2021 | £322k | £222k |
Common questions
Is ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,435 for the year, largely due to the transfer of restricted funds to the newly independent Burngreave Foodbank. Total funds held at year-end were £691,773, with the majority represented by fixed assets rather than liquid reserves. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months' operating costs, and the unrestricted general fund balance was £628,220. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE as a grant recipient include EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2023 | £6k | Grants paid |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £103k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- CHRIST CENTRAL
- OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM
- THE RAMP
- CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- SHEFFIELD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
- FAITH CHURCH FAKENHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM | £567k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE RAMP | £904k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | £503k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |