EMMANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £14,517 for the year ended 30 September 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Cash reserves increased to £23,825, which the trustees report has achieved their target of approximately three months of salary costs. The trustees remain confident in the charity's financial stability and future development.
What the accounts disclose
“Simon Walker served as church leader and was paid £57,109 (2024: £55,479) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee” — page 18
“During the reporting period, the trustees have worked towards a reserves target equivalent to approximately three months of salary costs. This target has been achieved during the year” — page 12
“Simon Walker served as church leader and was paid £57,109 (2024: £55,479) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 18
“In addition, Katherine Walker, who is closely related to Simon Walker, a trustee, was paid £9,375 (2024: 8,989) for pastoral services to the church.” — page 18
“Simon Walker served as church leader and was paid £57,109 (2024: £55,479) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 18
“In addition, Katherine Walker, who is closely related to Simon Walker, a trustee, was paid £9,375 (2024: 8,989) for pastoral services to the church.” — page 18
“Simon Walker served as church leader and was paid £57,109 (2024: £55,479) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 18
“In addition, Katherine Walker, who is closely related to Simon Walker, a trustee, was paid £9,375 (2024: 8,989) for pastoral services to the church.” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- David Anthony Hensonchair
- Anna Taylor
- Christopher Perry
- Danielle Davies
- Jullian Perry
- Simon Gavin Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £151k | £137k |
| 30/09/2024 | £118k | £126k |
| 30/09/2023 | £169k | £181k |
| 31/03/2022 | £101k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £142k | £99k |
Common questions
Is EMMANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £14,517 for the year ended 30 September 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Cash reserves increased to £23,825, which the trustees report has achieved their target of approximately three months of salary costs. The trustees remain confident in the charity's financial stability and future development. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EMMANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | 1 | £6k |
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £5k |