Crosslinks
Sponsoring our mission partners, developing schools of biblical training and study partner programme promoting active engagement in mission amongst UK and Irish churches. Assisting in indigenous mission endeavours. Provide education through our mission programmes. Be a catalyst for mission between regions and continents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at an operating deficit of £360,304 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net reserves from £3,533,178 to £3,130,912. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds from projected income and cash reserves are available to cover budgeted central operating costs for at least the next three years, and the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees were paid at a rate between £60k - £70k in 2025” — page 21
“Personal Donations £2.08m (57.6%)” — page 7
“Cost of raising funds £0.11m (2.8%)” — page 7
“Free reserves, including fixed asset investments at 31 December 2025 were £357,686 which is 18% (or two months) of stated policy level.” — page 5
“Eight members (2024: 8 members) of the Trustees and senior staff were a Trustee of a Church and/or organisation who made donations of £ 86,893 (2024: £ 74,452) to Crosslinks during the year.” — page 28
“A total of £ 12,995 (2024: £ 10,537) was donated to the charity by Trustees and senior management team.” — page 28
“Eight members (2024: 8 members) of the Trustees and senior staff were a Trustee of a Church and/or organisation who made donations of £ 86,893 (2024: £ 74,452) to Crosslinks during the year.” — page 28
“A total of £ 12,995 (2024: £ 10,537) was donated to the charity by Trustees and senior management team.” — page 28
“The actuarial valuation of the Crosslinks unfunded pension scheme liability has decreased by £ 10,000 (2024: £ 65,000) and now stands at £ 480,000 (2024: £ 490,000).” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- John McLernon — Mission Director
- Tim Houghton — Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Frances Randle
- Chris Daniel Howles
- Deborah Kelly
- Hans Nicholas Winther
- James Timothy Steer
- Joel Kim Edwards
- Rev Greg Obong-Oshotse
- Rev Timothy John Houghton
- Rt Rev Roderick Charles Howell Thomas
- Victoria Jane Widdows
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.6m | £4.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.8m | £3.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.5m | £3.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.9m | £3.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.7m | £3.5m |
Common questions
Is Crosslinks financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at an operating deficit of £360,304 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net reserves from £3,533,178 to £3,130,912. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds from projected income and cash reserves are available to cover budgeted central operating costs for at least the next three years, and the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Funders of similar charities
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- CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslinks | £3.6m | — | 2 | below | 2.8% | no doubt |
| CROSSWAY STRATFORD | £788k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CROSS TRUST | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROSS RHYTHMS | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROSS PROJECT | £110k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAPAN CHRISTIAN LINK | £559k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |