Glory Church
The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Northampton and such others parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide. We have teachings, musical performances,and reaching out to people and serving the community.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH UK LAW:TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. EMPOWERING THEM TO FIND THEIR LIFE PURPOSE, THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS SUCH AS, PRAYER, STUDY, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, FINDING TALENTS, CREATIVE ARTS, NETWORKINGÀTO LOVE AND SERVE THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY, BY CONNECTING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COVERING MULTIPLE SOCIAL ISSUES, REACHING OUT TO THE HOMELESS, ENGAGING IN PRISON MINISTRY.WE DONÆT RESTRICT WHO WE ENGAGE OR WORK WITH TO ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,410 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £13,511. The trustees' report notes that the charity is controlled by its governing document as a charitable incorporated organisation and has a reserves policy of one month's free reserves. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy of one months free reserves rising to three months as soon as possible.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- CLIVE IRESON
- FESTUS ASUNMO
- Jacob Collins-Brown
- RUVIMBO MUNHUWA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £119k | £127k |
| 29/02/2024 | £108k | £92k |
| 28/02/2023 | £63k | £69k |
| 28/02/2022 | £53k | £49k |
| 28/02/2021 | £44k | £37k |
Common questions
Is Glory Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,410 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £13,511. The trustees' report notes that the charity is controlled by its governing document as a charitable incorporated organisation and has a reserves policy of one month's free reserves. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Cost of living Crisis Support in Northampton |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £97k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glory Church | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GLENDALE CHURCH | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH,HIGH WYCOMBE | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH OF GOD | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RAMP | £678k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |