GROWING YOUNG DISCIPLES
Support, research and training for those working with children and young people in Christian discipleship
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £8,772 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £27,686 to £18,914. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £17,653, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £80,000 (three months of operating expenses). The trustees note that financial stabilisation remains a priority due to the charity's rapid growth.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000” — page 13
“At year end, 3 months of ordinary operating expenses was approximately £80k. We currently have £18k in unrestricted funds.” — page 5
Trustees
- Timothy Thornboroughchair
- DEBBIE WOODS
- Melanie June Lacy
- STUART ANDREW CHAPLIN
- TIMOTHY JAMES WICKHAM
- Thomas William David Johnston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £426k | £435k |
| 30/06/2024 | £341k | £383k |
| 30/06/2023 | £297k | £319k |
| 30/06/2022 | £247k | £185k |
| 30/06/2021 | £64k | £76k |
Common questions
Is GROWING YOUNG DISCIPLES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £8,772 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £27,686 to £18,914. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £17,653, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £80,000 (three months of operating expenses). The trustees note that financial stabilisation remains a priority due to the charity's rapid growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GROWING YOUNG DISCIPLES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GROWING YOUNG DISCIPLES as a grant recipient include THE CROSS TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST KNUTSFORD, RAYNERS LANE BAPTIST CHURCH, CHRIST CHURCH ENDCLIFFE CIO, EMMANUEL BRISTOL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2025 | £150k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST KNUTSFORD | FY2022 | £12k | UK mission |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST KNUTSFORD | FY2021 | £5k | Grant payments for UK mission |
| RAYNERS LANE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £4k | Grants to Institutions |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST KNUTSFORD | FY2024 | £2k | UK mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST KNUTSFORD | FY2023 | £2k | Grant payments for UK mission |
| CHRIST CHURCH ENDCLIFFE CIO | FY2022 | £1k | Mission allocation |
| EMMANUEL BRISTOL | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BIBLES FOR CHILDREN
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- CHRIST DISCIPLES MISSION
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON
- NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWING YOUNG DISCIPLES | £426k | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIBLES FOR CHILDREN | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST DISCIPLES MISSION | £217k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |