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SPEAK LIFE

Registered charity 1185137 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SPEAKLIFE

The advancement of the Christian faith, through (but not exclusively through): proclaiming, publishing, and broadcasting messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature; training individuals and Churches in the principles of evangelism; advancing the understanding of the Christian faith, its meaning, and sense of purpose for moral and spiritual well-being as it relates to society as a whole.

Causes: Education/training · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£705k
Latest spending
£593k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £112,376 and holds unrestricted funds of £460,546. The trustees report that these reserves are sufficient to meet the charity's policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months' expenditure (held: £461k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three to six months' expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Graham Albans and Swarzy Macaly were paid £500 each for presenting the 321 Podcast.
“None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, but Graham Albans and Swarzy Macaly were paid £500 each for their work presenting the 321 Podcast.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees received payments for services
“Graham Albans and Swarzy Macaly were paid £500 each for their work presenting the 321 Podcast. This was considered fair value for the work being completed.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£705k
Total spending
£593k
Reserves (reported)
£461k
Employees
12

Reported reserves equal ~9.3 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Guernsey · Ireland · Isle Of Man · Jersey · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£705k£593k
31/07/2024£565k£496k
31/07/2023£510k£516k
31/03/2022£360k£295k
31/03/2021£288k£216k

Common questions

Is SPEAK LIFE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £112,376 and holds unrestricted funds of £460,546. The trustees report that these reserves are sufficient to meet the charity's policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.