SOUTHERN CROSS EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Place of worship - evangelical free church at 103 Trafalgar Road, Portslade, BN41 1GU. Youth groups, please see our website, prayer meeting/Bible study, please see our website
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,502 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £310,599. The trustees confirmed that no reserves policy is maintained, stating that 'reserves are not maintained' in line with their belief that God provides for the work. The charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has appointed The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches Limited (FIEC) as its holding trustee and adheres to the Basis of Faith of FIEC.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ALISON TESTER
- BRENDA ANN GATES
- CHRISTINE HAYWARD
- LORRAINE MARY VOAK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £38k |
| 31/08/2024 | £39k | £43k |
| 31/08/2023 | £45k | £41k |
| 31/08/2022 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/08/2021 | £40k | £29k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHERN CROSS EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,502 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £310,599. The trustees confirmed that no reserves policy is maintained, stating that 'reserves are not maintained' in line with their belief that God provides for the work. The charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.