NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES
To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in the UK and worldwide in accordance with the Statement of Faith, mainly but not exclusively by means of providing: a place of worship, pastoral care and outreach and community Outreach
Objects
PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO EXPRESS THEIR BELIEF IN THE CHRISTIAN GOD, THROUGH WORSHIP, CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THIS IS DONE VIA REGULAR CONFERENCES AND EVENTS THAT INCLUDE VARIOUS ART FORMS INCLUDING SINGING, LITURGICAL DANCE, TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND THEATRE. THIS ORGANISATION TEACHES MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH WEEKLY PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS AND MID-WEEK STUDY MEETINGS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,449 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £142,433 to £130,984. The trustees note that reserves are held to sustain community activities and building projects, with unrestricted reserves standing at £26,605. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee received remuneration of £17,194 (2024:£21,633)” — page 9
“One trustee received remuneration of £17,194 (2024:£21,633)” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025
- Volunteers: 60
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024
- Volunteers: 70
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2023
- Volunteers: 50
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 21/01/2022 (received 28/12/2022, 37 days after the 21/11/2022 due date); year ending 21/01/2021 (received 14/12/2021, 23 days after the 21/11/2021 due date).
Trustees
- Dr Gian-Angelo Obi-Umahichair
- Michael Longe
- Sarah Adurasanmi Longe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £128k | £140k |
| 31/01/2024 | £144k | £149k |
| 31/01/2023 | £200k | £143k |
| 21/01/2022 | £75k | £58k |
| 21/01/2021 | £48k | £25k |
Common questions
Is NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,449 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £142,433 to £130,984. The trustees note that reserves are held to sustain community activities and building projects, with unrestricted reserves standing at £26,605. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £17,194 band.
Who funds NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES as a grant recipient include THE MIDDLETON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MIDDLETON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | The Empowerment Program |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES | £128k | £17,194 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW COVENANT CHURCH NORTHAMPTON | £84k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW COVENANT CHURCH ISLINGTON | £61k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW COVENANT CHURCH CHARLTON | £44k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHLY FAVOURED MINISTRIES | £65k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW COVENANT CHURCH BRISTOL | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |