EMMANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF
The object of the CIO is to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in the United Kingdom and the world.
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 confirm meets their policy target of approximately three months of salary costs. The trustees report that the charity's financial position has strengthened, providing greater resilience and security for future operations.
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. 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. The charity has a close relationship with Pentyrch Street Baptist Church. The charity works in partnership with Pentyrch Street Baptist Church and uses it's church building rent free. During the year the charity paid £1,500 (2024: £2,000) to Pentrych Street Baptist Church for utilities.” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £55,479 (FY2024) to £57,109 (FY2025).
- 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?
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 confirm meets their policy target of approximately three months of salary costs. The trustees report that the charity's financial position has strengthened, providing greater resilience and security for future operations. 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 £57,109 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £50k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CARDIFF
- WLJM
- THE RAMP
- OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM
- SOUTHAMPTON LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
- TRINITY CHURCH NOTTINGHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF | £151k | £57,109 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CARDIFF | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WLJM | £446k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE RAMP | £678k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM | £567k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | £218k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |