BARKING CHURCHES UNITE (BCU)
CIO objects are1)To advance the Christian Faith for benefit of the public in accordance with the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith by advancing the working together of churches in Barking and facilitating churches in Barking to pray together for the community of Barking 2)The prevention or relief of poverty in the Barking Community by providing services to individuals in need
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure exceeded total income by £12,557 for the year ended December 2023. The charity relies heavily on grants and donations, with a significant portion of its income coming from the local council, and notes that a reduction in funding has increased reliance on volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Due to a reduction in funding to BCU, more reliance has been placed on volunteers across the three locations.” — page 3
Trustees
- ANNE DEAR
- Antoinette Williamson
- Audrey Beverley Sutherland
- ELIZABETH MEDNICK
- MICHAEL MEDNICK
- MICHAEL TAYLOR
- Sandy Tomlinson
- THERESA IBRAHIM
- Unesu Audrey Chindabata Rev
- William Dear
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £263k | £239k |
| 31/12/2023 | £256k | £220k |
| 31/12/2022 | £157k | £141k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £77k |
| 31/12/2020 | £118k | £60k |
Common questions
Is BARKING CHURCHES UNITE (BCU) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure exceeded total income by £12,557 for the year ended December 2023. The charity relies heavily on grants and donations, with a significant portion of its income coming from the local council, and notes that a reduction in funding has increased reliance on volunteers. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 22/01/2025 | £62k | Grant to Barking Churches Unite |
| The Mercers' Company | 25/01/2023 | £40k | Grant to Barking Churches Unite |