THE GRATEFUL CHURCH (RCCG)

Registered charity 1171229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TGC

The Grateful Church RCCG currently fulfils its objectives by observing the following activities; 1. Youth Center, Training & Development2. Worship Centre, the organisation meets weekly for Christian worship, ministering in songs and Christian teachings3. Counselling and Drop in session4. Mothers and Toddlers Group5. Community Safety Awareness & Health Advice6. Food Bank

Objects

TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN GREATER MANCHESTER AND BEYOND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£89k
Latest spending
£109k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £19,552 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £89,042 against charitable expenditure of £108,594. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were £76,420, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000 to £40,000. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £264,622, primarily comprising a leasehold property.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months of resources expended (roughly £20,000 to £40,000) (held: £76k)
“The trustees' policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended which equals roughly £20,000 to £40,000 in general funds.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: China · Haiti · India · Manchester City · Nigeria

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£89k£109k
31/12/2023£70k£68k
31/12/2022£57k£52k
31/12/2021£49k£46k
31/12/2020£51k£37k

Common questions

Is THE GRATEFUL CHURCH (RCCG) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £19,552 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £89,042 against charitable expenditure of £108,594. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were £76,420, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000 to £40,000. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £264,622, primarily comprising a leasehold property. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.