YEOVIL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Advancing the Christian Faith principally in the Yeovil area, and other areas as deemed appropriate. Activities include troubled family support ( "Yeovil4Families"), Youth activities inside and outside schools, supporting "Yeovil Street Pastors" , "The Lords Larder" (aka Yeovil Food Bank). A Coffee Shop is operated on site, and funds are raised to support christian projects in the UK and overseas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,682 for the year, with total income of £961,809 and total expenditure of £970,491. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,086,625 are sufficient to cover the stated policy target of three months of liabilities, estimated at £150,000. The charity remains in a strong liquidity position with £374,048 in cash at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy has been established and approved by the Trustees to develop the cash and reserves to cover three months of liabilities which is estimated to be £150,000.” — page 8
“Trustees, including related parties, donated a total of £56,939 during 2025 (£59,125 during 2024).” — page 30
“During the year, the Charity paid £3,544 (2024 - £3,721) to Revolution Audio for equipment hire which is a business run by Malcolm Nichols' son.” — page 30
“Trustees, including related parties, donated a total of £56,939 during 2025 (£59,125 during 2024).” — page 30
“During the year, the Charity paid £3,544 (2024 - £3,721) to Revolution Audio for equipment hire which is a business run by Malcolm Nichols' son.” — page 30
“Trustees, including related parties, donated a total of £56,939 during 2025 (£59,125 during 2024).” — page 30
“During the year, the Charity paid £3,544 (2024 - £3,721) to Revolution Audio for equipment hire which is a business run by Malcolm Nichols' son.” — page 30
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (30/03/2023)
Trustees
- Robert David Brazierchair
- Dr Helen Day
- Helena Radford
- KAREN HIBBERT
- Keith Gordon Foy
- MALCOLM JOHN MILLER NICHOLS
- NIGEL HARDY
- Simon Jonathan Peter Collins
- Victoria Bastable
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £962k | £970k |
| 31/12/2024 | £925k | £993k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £904k |
Common questions
Is YEOVIL COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,682 for the year, with total income of £961,809 and total expenditure of £970,491. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,086,625 are sufficient to cover the stated policy target of three months of liabilities, estimated at £150,000. The charity remains in a strong liquidity position with £374,048 in cash at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 27/11/2024 | £20k | Supporting our homeless population throughout the colder months |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 14/11/2024 | £300 | Provide a Christmas meal/party for the homeless community in Yeovil |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2024 | £449k | The Gateway: Expanding Community Hub Provision |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 06/02/2023 | £7k | Contribution towards the overheads of a community hub, which have risen due to the cost-of-living crisis |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 14/12/2020 | £4k | COVID19 Parent and baby group sessions to address isolation and loneliness |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/04/2020 | £75k | Yeovil4Family |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 08/04/2020 | £5k | COVID19 Coordination of local volunteers and targeted support for vulnerable groups |