BELVIDERE ROAD CHURCH, LIVERPOOL
Belvidere Road Church is a Christian church based in Liverpool, which offers a number of activities, including the following: Sunday Church services, Midweek bible study & prayer meetings / home groups, children's Sunday school, youth and children's Friday clubs, Holiday Bible club, student welcome, hospitality and ministry, training and mentoring, missionary support, and local outreach.
Objects
(1) THE CHURCH'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:(A)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STATEMENT (“THE DOCTRINAL STATEMENT”) SET OUT IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THIS CONSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN LIVERPOOL AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(B)TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN LIVERPOOL AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(C)TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN LIVERPOOL AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(D)TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £401,733, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover a few months of running costs and unforeseen expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £3,630 for the year, funded primarily by donations and investment interest, with no external funding dependencies noted.
What the accounts disclose
“The church seeks to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to cover a few month’s running costs.” — page 5
“I D Higham, a trustee, received remuneration in the year of £49,801 (2024 £46,800)” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- IAN DAVID HIGHAMchair
- Ciprian Aioanei
- EAMONN THOMAS WALSH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £98k |
| 31/03/2024 | £109k | £95k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £144k | £167k |
| 31/03/2021 | £173k | £167k |
Common questions
Is BELVIDERE ROAD CHURCH, LIVERPOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £401,733, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover a few months of running costs and unforeseen expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £3,630 for the year, funded primarily by donations and investment interest, with no external funding dependencies noted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | 1 | £1k |
| IMAGINE IF TRUST | 1 | £350 |
Charities like this
- JUBILEE CHURCH LIVERPOOL
- FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL
- CHRIST CHURCH LIVERPOOL
- CITY CHURCH BRISTOL
- TRAFALGAR ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
- STANLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELVIDERE ROAD CHURCH, LIVERPOOL | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FREEDOM CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £381k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | £683k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRAFALGAR ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |