NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL
The primary aims of the Charity are to fulfill the roles of a Christian church in the Biggin Hill area and to provide help to others in promoting the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,699 for the year, which was covered by reserves. The trustees confirm that free reserves of approximately £252,000 exceed the stated policy target of £75,000, and they believe the charity can meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“received donations totalling £33,782 (2024: £43,241) from related parties (which includes trustees, anyone closely connected to them and key management).” — page 19
“Mr G Wales (a trustee) received £250 for travel costs and for providing teaching services to the church.” — page 19
“received donations totalling £33,782 (2024: £43,241) from related parties (which includes trustees, anyone closely connected to them and key management).” — page 19
“Mr G Wales (a trustee) received £250 for travel costs and for providing teaching services to the church.” — page 19
“received donations totalling £33,782 (2024: £43,241) from related parties (which includes trustees, anyone closely connected to them and key management).” — page 19
“Mr G Wales (a trustee) received £250 for travel costs and for providing teaching services to the church.” — page 19
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2020)
Trustees
- Carol Diane Goodson
- DAVID WHITE
- Isaac Mark Smith
- NEIL ALEXANDER JAMES HARDWICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £380k | £396k |
| 31/03/2024 | £355k | £397k |
| 31/03/2023 | £327k | £332k |
| 05/04/2022 | £287k | £306k |
| 05/04/2021 | £297k | £276k |
Common questions
Is NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,699 for the year, which was covered by reserves. The trustees confirm that free reserves of approximately £252,000 exceed the stated policy target of £75,000, and they believe the charity can meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL as a grant recipient include REGIONS BEYOND UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | FY2023 | £10k | Salary support |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | FY2024 | £8k | Apostolic Team support |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | FY2021 | £5k | Grants for UK and Overseas Mission |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | 1 | £656k |
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | 1 | £72k |
| GATEWAY CHURCH ASHFORD | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE CHURCH (SUFFOLK)
- NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON)
- NEW LIFE CHURCH MILTON KEYNES
- NEW LIFE CHURCH LETCHWORTH CIO
- NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON)
- NEW LIFE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW LIFE CHURCH, BIGGIN HILL | £380k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (SUFFOLK) | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH MILTON KEYNES | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH LETCHWORTH CIO | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON) | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |