SOLIHULL CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA
To advance Bible-based Christian faith to the glory of God and the honour of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Christadelphian Statement of Faith, for the benefit of the Christadelphian community and members of the public, particularly in and around Solihull and the West Midlands
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE:- TO ADVANCE BIBLE-BASED CHRISTIAN FAITH TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOUR OF JESUS CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHRISTADELPHIAN STATEMENT OF FAITH, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHRISTADELPHIAN COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY IN AND AROUND SOLIHULL AND THE WEST MIDLANDS THROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE:- HOLDING MEETINGS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOR WORSHIP, PRAYER, BREAKING OF BREAD BY CHRISTADELPHIANS AND BIBLE TEACHING; - ENGAGING WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC THROUGH PERSONAL PREACHING AND/OR BY INVITATIONS TO PREACHING / TEACHING MEETINGS AND/OR BY OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL AND/OR YOUTH CLUB(S) AND/OR OTHER OCCASIONAL ACTIVITIES; - ENGAGING WITH THE WIDER CHRISTADELPHIAN COMMUNITY AND WIDER PUBLIC THROUGH PERIODIC COLLECTIONS FOR CHARITABLE NEEDS, INCLUDING COLLECTIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF; AND- SERVING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THE PASTORAL AND OTHER WELFARE NEEDS OF ECCLESIAL MEMBERS AND OTHERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £49,063, held in instant access bank accounts, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing expenses. The charity does not have a stated reserves policy. The year ended with a surplus, and total funds increased from £126,713 to £110,779 (note: total funds decreased from opening balances of £126,713 to closing balances of £110,779, but the text highlights sufficiency).
What the accounts disclose
“Most contributions from members are made through the weekly bag collection, with taxpayers encouraged to use the Gift Aid provision.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- David Mark Higgs
- Martin Bright
- SIMON JEREMY BUCKLER
- STEVE PURKIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £64k | £76k |
| 30/09/2024 | £57k | £60k |
| 30/09/2023 | £50k | £50k |
| 30/09/2022 | £43k | £35k |
| 30/09/2021 | £37k | £35k |
Common questions
Is SOLIHULL CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £49,063, held in instant access bank accounts, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing expenses. The charity does not have a stated reserves policy. The year ended with a surplus, and total funds increased from £126,713 to £110,779 (note: total funds decreased from opening balances of £126,713 to closing balances of £110,779, but the text highlights sufficiency). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.