NORTH LONDON IRANIAN CHURCH
Sharing the Good News of the Gospel with Iranians and Afghans and involving the church in Charity works among them for the glory of God
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE NORTH LONDON IRANIAN CHURCH IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH SET OUT IN THE APPENDIX ATTACHED TO THIS CONSTITUTION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £5,568 for the year, with total receipts of £179,252 and payments of £184,820. However, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £236,768, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of £63,933. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a 'true and fair' view according to standard accounting practices.
What the accounts disclose
“Rev Edward Hovsepian Mehr served as church leader and was paid £39,600 (2024: £39,600) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 8
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £63,933 (which equates to about 6 months' of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely.” — page 4
“Rev Edward Hovsepian Mehr served as church leader and was paid £39,600 (2024: £39,600) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 8
“The church gave funds to the Iranian Christian Fellowship (ICF) of £14,495 (2024: £15,405). Malcolm Stuart Steer is also a trustee of the ICF.” — page 8
“Rev Edward Hovsepian Mehr served as church leader and was paid £39,600 (2024: £39,600) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 8
“The church gave funds to the Iranian Christian Fellowship (ICF) of £14,495 (2024: £15,405). Malcolm Stuart Steer is also a trustee of the ICF.” — page 8
“I draw attention to note 4 to the accounts where it is noted that the employment of related parties was not permitted by the governing document. As noted, the charity have now ensured that no related parties are employed. I have reported this to the Charity Commission in line with my statutory duty.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 25
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 04/11/2025, 4 days after the 31/10/2025 due date).
Trustees
- MALCOLM STUART STEER
- SHIMA PISHEHVARZ
- Seyed Amir Amiri ghahfarokhi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £176k | £185k |
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £177k |
| 31/12/2023 | £156k | £162k |
| 31/12/2022 | £164k | £155k |
| 31/12/2021 | £99k | £97k |
Common questions
Is NORTH LONDON IRANIAN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £5,568 for the year, with total receipts of £179,252 and payments of £184,820. However, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £236,768, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of £63,933. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a 'true and fair' view according to standard accounting practices. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NORTH LONDON IRANIAN CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £39,600 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EZER VIZNITZ FOUNDATION | 1 | £657k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| TRUSTWELL LIMITED | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH LONDON IRANIAN CHURCH | £176k | £39,600 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC CENTRE NOTTINGHAM | £344k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOORUL ISLAM BLACKBURN | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC CENTRE | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TROWBRIDGE ISLAMIC TRUST | £35k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHGATE CHURCH TRUST | £270k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |