THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
We are a place of worship. We have regular times of prayer and worship. We also seek to provide support and respite to the community. We do this by providing food, clothing, counselling and family support.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH AND IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased from £55,298 to £60,446 during the year, with unrestricted reserves rising to £11,402. The trustees report managing finances prudently to balance ministry needs with long-term sustainability. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“Giving (see note 1) 46,281 60,540”
“The trustees are working towards a reserves policy to maintain funds equivalent to six months of general running costs.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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
Trustees
- Errol Lawsonchair
- Kehinde Olatayo Lawson
- Michelle Lynch
- Tobi Labeodan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £100k | £95k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £80k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £54k |
| 31/12/2020 | £33k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased from £55,298 to £60,446 during the year, with unrestricted reserves rising to £11,402. The trustees report managing finances prudently to balance ministry needs with long-term sustainability. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed in the filing. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | 1 | £25k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BRIDGE CHURCH UK
- CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
- BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE BRIDGE CHURCH BOLTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BIRMINGHAM PARISH CHURCH (ST. MARTIN IN THE BULL RING)
- THE BRIDGE CHURCH, CARDIFF
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE CHURCH UK | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £535k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £209k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRIDGE CHURCH BOLTON | £668k | £62,463 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BIRMINGHAM PARISH CHURCH (ST. MARTIN IN THE BULL RING) | £446k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |