SANDWELL CHURCHES LINK
SCL equips churches to connect with their local communities and take action to reduce homelessness, food poverty, financial exclusion and social isolation by:facilitating an anti-poverty movement;developing creative responses to poverty;enabling strong partnerships;encouraging people of faith to listen to their communities and respond as part of their Christian discipleship.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £120,585 from £128,330 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £90,795 from £74,972. Despite this, overall funds rose to £101,071, with unrestricted reserves standing at £41,031. The charity holds designated funds of £20,000 specifically allocated for future project planning.
What the accounts disclose
“Our overall policy is to hold reserves at a minimum threshold necessary to operate the organisation (not more than 3 months expenditure)”
Trustees
- Elizabeth Mary Farleychair
- Bev Thomas
- HAZEL MARGARET BLOXHAM
- Rev JON PHILIP GRANT
- Rev Oniyide Oludayomi
- Trevor Palfreyman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £121k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £75k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £75k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £37k |
| 31/12/2020 | £52k | £29k |
Common questions
Is SANDWELL CHURCHES LINK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £120,585 from £128,330 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £90,795 from £74,972. Despite this, overall funds rose to £101,071, with unrestricted reserves standing at £41,031. The charity holds designated funds of £20,000 specifically allocated for future project planning. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SANDWELL CHURCHES LINK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SANDWELL CHURCHES LINK as a grant recipient include ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Opening New Doors |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Community Projects and Integration |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/02/2024 | £120k | Opening New Doors - Collaborating for Stronger Communities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2023 | £10k | Sandwell Clothing Bank |