CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST
To help to plant City Centre Resource churches in key cities across England and Wales that will become hubs for resourcing, planting and regeneration within their dioceses and communities. To recruit and train clergy and leaders in partnerships with theological colleges, as well as worship leaders, youth pastors, children's workers, operations directors and social action workers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £8.1m in income against £8.6m in expenditure, resulting in a net deficit of £524k. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves increased to £2.8m, which exceeds the trustees' stated target of £2m. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“Income includes £1.3 million from Focus ticket sales”
“The reserves target based on the approved 2025 budget is therefore £2m.” — page 6
“Details of related parties are given in note 14 of the financial statements.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/08/2023)
Trustees
- ANGUS WINTHER
- Adebimpe Nkontchou
- Ademola Adebajo
- Dr Gubby Ayida
- HARRY ALEXANDER LAWSON JOHNSTON
- Jeremy Francis Herrmann
- NICHOLA PEASE
- PAUL MARSHALL
- Rev Richard Michael Coates
- TOBY BAXENDALE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £8.1m | £8.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £10.5m | £9.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £11.2m | £7.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.4m | £5.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £9.6m | £7.2m |
Common questions
Is CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £8.1m in income against £8.6m in expenditure, resulting in a net deficit of £524k. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves increased to £2.8m, which exceeds the trustees' stated target of £2m. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Who funds CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SEQUOIA TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON, THE JERUSALEM TRUST, THE EUREKA CHARITABLE TRUST, UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/09/2020 | £4.0m | CMC - Church Revitalisation Trust / Love Your Neighbour |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- THE CHURCH RENEWAL TRUST
- CENTRE CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY, SOUTHAMPTON
- CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- STOCKPORT CENTRE CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | £8.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH RENEWAL TRUST | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE CHURCH | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY, SOUTHAMPTON | £846k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHCENTRAL TRUST | £671k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |