ALL NATIONS CHURCH ILFORD
We offer public worship to the Triune God, and preach and teach the Holy Scriptures to all every Sunday in Ilford. We introduce people to Jesus Christ, whatever they do or don't know about him, through courses and other events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £122,863 to £96,221 due to a net movement in funds of -£26,642, driven by increased expenditure outpacing decreased income. The trustees have designated £30,000 of these unrestricted funds as reserves to meet potential fluctuations in income or unexpected repairs. The charity fully repaid its mortgage during the year and holds sufficient cash to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The vast majority of the church’s income is donations from both within and outside the local congregation.” — page 5
“We will continue to set aside reserve funds of £30,000 to meet potential fluctuations in income due to an economic downturn or unexpected repairs to the church building.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2021)
Trustees
- Rev SIMON PAUL ARSCOTTchair
- Dr Thomas James Lawes
- Rev Christopher John Roberts
- Rev DAVID WYN THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £145k | £172k |
| 31/08/2024 | £176k | £136k |
| 31/08/2023 | £158k | £202k |
| 31/08/2022 | £121k | £631k |
| 31/08/2021 | £643k | £90k |
Common questions
Is ALL NATIONS CHURCH ILFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £122,863 to £96,221 due to a net movement in funds of -£26,642, driven by increased expenditure outpacing decreased income. The trustees have designated £30,000 of these unrestricted funds as reserves to meet potential fluctuations in income or unexpected repairs. The charity fully repaid its mortgage during the year and holds sufficient cash to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ALL NATIONS CHURCH ILFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALL NATIONS CHURCH ILFORD as a grant recipient include THE SOLA TRUST, GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Other church ministry |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- ASHURST DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH ILFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW GREAT ILFORD
- ALL NATIONS BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY GREAT ILFORD
- JESUS HOUSE FOR ALL NATIONS
- ILFORD METHODIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL NATIONS CHURCH ILFORD | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHURST DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH ILFORD | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW GREAT ILFORD | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALL NATIONS BAPTIST CHURCH | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY GREAT ILFORD | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS HOUSE FOR ALL NATIONS | £4.2m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |