UNION CHAPEL
Provides services of worship, pastoral care and outreach activities by: Holding Christian worship services, festival celebrations, weddings, baptisms and funerals.Actively engaging in pastoral care when needed for church members and the wider community. Opening Union Chapel to as many people as possible, from all walks of life by holding events and community activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Union Chapel incurred a net expenditure of £52,714 in 2024-25, driven by a budget deficit on unrestricted funds. The trustees forecast a further deficit for 2025-26 and note that reserves will be exhausted during 2026-27 if costs are not reduced or income increased, though they currently believe the charity remains a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 125,620” — page 23
“UCP paid rent of £16,000 to UC for office space in UC’s property at 19 Compton Terrace.” — page 31
“UC made a donation to UCP of £18,000.” — page 31
“UCP paid rent of £16,000 to UC for office space in UC’s property at 19 Compton Terrace.” — page 31
“UC made a donation to UCP of £18,000.” — page 31
“UCP paid rent of £16,000 to UC for office space in UC’s property at 19 Compton Terrace.” — page 31
“UC made a donation to UCP of £18,000.” — page 31
“UCP paid rent of £16,000 to UC for office space in UC’s property at 19 Compton Terrace.” — page 31
“UC made a donation to UCP of £18,000.” — page 31
“UCP paid rent of £16,000 to UC for office space in UC’s property at 19 Compton Terrace.” — page 31
“UC made a donation to UCP of £18,000.” — page 31
Trustees
- Claudina Maritza Edwards
- Huw Arfon Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £237k | £290k |
| 31/03/2024 | £388k | £311k |
| 31/03/2023 | £248k | £203k |
| 31/03/2022 | £166k | £143k |
| 31/03/2021 | £167k | £123k |
Common questions
Is UNION CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Union Chapel incurred a net expenditure of £52,714 in 2024-25, driven by a budget deficit on unrestricted funds. The trustees forecast a further deficit for 2025-26 and note that reserves will be exhausted during 2026-27 if costs are not reduced or income increased, though they currently believe the charity remains a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- UNION CHAPEL PROJECT
- OPENED HEAVENS CHAPEL
- LINCOLN ROAD CHAPEL
- LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL
- WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- TRINITY ROAD CHAPEL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION CHAPEL | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNION CHAPEL PROJECT | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPENED HEAVENS CHAPEL | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLN ROAD CHAPEL | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL | £436k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |