THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH (ENGLAND)

Registered charity 1177855 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To promote the gospel of Jesus Christ in the doctrine of the Church for the benefit of the public.Establishing and maintaining faith in Jesus Christ,makes people new creatures and instils a personal and living confidence,uplifting them from the cares of the world to express themselves with joy and glory- receiving the end of their faith,namely the salvation of their souls,which is in Jesus Christ.

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Latest income

£262k

Latest spending

£150k

Registered

2018

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,653,893 at the end of the period, representing a net income increase of £111,387. The charity reported total incoming resources of £261,543 against total expenditure of £150,156, resulting in a positive financial position with no stated reserves policy target for comparison.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (75% of income)

“The Church benefitted from £196,736 in voluntary tithes, contributions and donations during the year under review” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: Ensuring the Church can sustain and grow its expansion while fulfilling its objectives and without the need to access debt; Over the long term to be able to have the opportunity to acquire immovable property, across a wide geography, to support its community activities and presence (held: £1.7m)

“The Church's policy on holding reserves is for the purpose of:- - Ensuring the Church can sustain and grow its expansion while fulfilling its objectives and without the need to access debt - Over the long term to be able to have the opportunity to acquire immovable property, across a wide geography, to support its community activities and presence” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Related Party Disclosures

“During the financial year, tithe income of £22,357(2024: £18,314) was received from and expenses of £29,530 (2024: £16,134) were reimbursed to trustees of the charity. As at 31 December 2025 included within trade debtors was £115 (2024: £656) due from trustees. As at 31 December 2025 included within trade creditors was an amount of £387 (2024: £651) due to trustees.” — page 16

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Kings CAP Ltd. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Registered company of the charity Companies House 10157473 · Financial health read from its filings

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Old Apostolic Church (England) (matched by registered charity number).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

SMIT, Courtney Cyril — director, appointed 23/01/2025on trustee list
MARITZ, Sean — director, appointed 17/07/2021on trustee list
HERBST, Andre — director, appointed 06/06/2020on trustee list
FOURIE, Mandy — director, appointed 14/09/2017on trustee list
ROBUS, Charles Louis Loyalty — director, appointed 30/04/2016on trustee list
PAYNE, Sheldon Kelly — director, appointed 30/04/2016on trustee list
JACOB, Uwe — director, appointed 30/04/2016on trustee list
REINEKE, Gordon Miles — director, appointed 30/04/2016on trustee list
RICHTER, Bernd Hans-Georg — director, appointed 30/04/2016on trustee list
PAYNE, Sheldon Kelly — secretary, appointed 30/04/2016

Official officers record.

Trustees · trustee networks

Andre Herbst
BERND HANS-GEORG RICHTER
CHARLES LOUIS LOYALTY ROBUS
Courtney Smit
GORDON MILES REINEKE
MANDY FOURIE
SHELDON KELLY PAYNE
Sean Maritz
UWE JACOB

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£262k	£150k
31/12/2024	£250k	£134k
31/12/2023	£213k	£107k
31/12/2022	£157k	£47k
31/12/2021	£176k	£13k

Common questions

Is THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH (ENGLAND) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,653,893 at the end of the period, representing a net income increase of £111,387. The charity reported total incoming resources of £261,543 against total expenditure of £150,156, resulting in a positive financial position with no stated reserves policy target for comparison. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kings CAP Ltd.