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.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH.
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).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Volunteers: 70
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Volunteers: 80
- Government income: £7,715 — grants £7,715 (1); 7% of the £117,813 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Volunteers: 100
- Government income: £10,293 — grants £10,293 (1); 6% of the £168,925 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Trustees
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
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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 |
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - ILFORD | £85k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL CHURCH LONDON | £506k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL CELEBRATION CENTRE | £412k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £532k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |