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EFFECTIVE LIFE CHURCH

Registered charity 1183394 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Religious activities

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£36k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £9,818 at the year end, with unrestricted income of £35,852 exceeding total resources expended of £35,540. The charity maintains a positive net current asset position of £2,113 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £0 - £10,000
“Rev Matthew Guest was given an allowance as a full time minister. This including PAYE, NI contributions paid over to HMRC amounted to £15,732.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations (100% of income)
“Unrestricted Income comprises donations and is recognised on receipt basis.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Matthew Guest received remuneration of £15,732 (including PAYE/NI) and £556 pension contributions. Luke Guest is an employee, not explicitly stated as receiving trustee remuneration.
“Rev Matthew Guest was given an allowance as a full time minister. This including PAYE, NI contributions paid over to HMRC amounted to £15,732. Pension contributions paid over to Pension Provider amounted to £556.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Matthew Guest is Senior Pastor and Trustee; Luke Guest is employed admin officer and Trustee. Both work for Gravesham Sanctuary.
“Luke also works for Gravesham Sanctuary. As Volunteers and Social Media Manager, Luke is responsible for scheduling volunteers for shifts and running the Gravesham Sanctuary social media accounts.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2024£36k£36k
31/10/2023£33k£36k
31/10/2022£49k£45k
31/10/2021£34k£34k
31/10/2020£30k£26k

Common questions

Is EFFECTIVE LIFE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £9,818 at the year end, with unrestricted income of £35,852 exceeding total resources expended of £35,540. The charity maintains a positive net current asset position of £2,113 and reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of EFFECTIVE LIFE CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £0 - £10,000 band.