HARVESTER REFORMATIONAL CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
HARVESTER REFORMATIONAL CHURCH BIRMINGHAM IS AN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OPERATING ACROSS THE UK AND THE WORLD. WE PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WITH CHURCH PLANTING AND EDUCATION, ALSO IN HELPING THOSE IN POVERTY OR OTHER AREAS OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL NEED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £44,592 exceed the stated policy target of £13,000, indicating a healthy financial position relative to the charity's own benchmark. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains stable despite significant expenditure on building purchases and renovations, with income sufficient to cover ongoing needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of our income continues to derive from tithes and offerings which is topped up by the Gift Aid scheme, providing an extra 25p for every eligible £1 donated.”
“The reserves policy states that the Charity should hold savings equivalent to 12 months' running costs in reserves. This figure was set at £13,000 (2024: £6,300).” — page 7
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Ben Unsworth's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Ben Unsworth is a close family member of Graham and Ann Unsworth). The amount that was reimbursed was £240.” — page 15
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Louwrens Badenhorst's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Louwrens Badenhorst is a close family member of Katie and Werner Lourens). The amount that was reimbursed was £260.” — page 15
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Ben Unsworth's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Ben Unsworth is a close family member of Graham and Ann Unsworth). The amount that was reimbursed was £240.” — page 15
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Louwrens Badenhorst's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Louwrens Badenhorst is a close family member of Katie and Werner Lourens). The amount that was reimbursed was £260.” — page 15
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Ben Unsworth's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Ben Unsworth is a close family member of Graham and Ann Unsworth). The amount that was reimbursed was £240.” — page 15
“During the year the church paid for 35% of Louwrens Badenhorst's flight costs to Zambia, representing the church on this mission trip (Louwrens Badenhorst is a close family member of Katie and Werner Lourens). The amount that was reimbursed was £260.” — page 15
Trustees
- Stephen Paul Whittingtonchair
- Brian William George Sidwell
- Coral Joseph Cook
- Dr Daniel James Crowe
- Dr Daniel James Terry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £9k |
Common questions
Is HARVESTER REFORMATIONAL CHURCH BIRMINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £44,592 exceed the stated policy target of £13,000, indicating a healthy financial position relative to the charity's own benchmark. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains stable despite significant expenditure on building purchases and renovations, with income sufficient to cover ongoing needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.