SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching, teachingBaptismThe Lord's supperEvangelism, MissionTeaching, encouragement, welcome, and inclusion of children, young people and familiesNurturing Christian disciplesEducation, training for Christian and community serviceGiving, encouraging pastoral supportSupporting, encouraging charitable social actionOperating a food bank
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £65,181 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total income of £281,181 against total expenditure of £216,000. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £56,002, which is above the stated policy target of £30,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a reserves policy of working towards retaining £30,000 specifically for contingencies and emergencies.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2023)
Trustees
- Dr RICHARD ANTHONY LANDON
- Edward Thornton
- John Myers
- Nicola Battams
- Peter Round
- Rev Trevor John Casey
- Samson Gill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £281k | £216k |
| 05/04/2024 | £251k | £352k |
| 05/04/2023 | £742k | £652k |
| 05/04/2022 | £267k | £145k |
| 05/04/2021 | £181k | £150k |
Common questions
Is SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £65,181 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total income of £281,181 against total expenditure of £216,000. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £56,002, which is above the stated policy target of £30,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE as a grant recipient include YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- CENTRE CHURCH
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
- BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- COMMAND PRAYER CENTRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- YORK BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE CHURCH | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £646k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| COMMAND PRAYER CENTRE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |