FAITH IN LATER LIFE LTD
- Providing resources and information regarding different aspects of older age to equip Christians and churches to better serve older people. This is predominantly provided via the website.- The website also hosts a national directory of church run activities for older people in the wider community to attend. E.g. A lunch club.- Being a Christian voice for older people, across Society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small overall surplus of £1,718, driven by unrestricted funds while restricted funds incurred a deficit. The trustees confirm sufficient funds are available to continue as a going concern, though they note an active search for new funding sources. Reserves stood at £82,838, which the trustees consider adequate against their policy target of three months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Raising donations and legacies Fundraising costs 9,903”
“The trustees targeted aims are for the charity reserves are to have three months operating costs held in reserve.”
Trustees
- Stephen Hammersley CBEchair
- Andrew Wileman BEM MA BA
- David Geraint Evans
- Kevin Croft
- Rachel Louise Beedle
- Rebecca Chaplin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £141k |
| 31/03/2024 | £186k | £183k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £103k |
| 31/03/2022 | £108k | £118k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £46k |
Common questions
Is FAITH IN LATER LIFE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small overall surplus of £1,718, driven by unrestricted funds while restricted funds incurred a deficit. The trustees confirm sufficient funds are available to continue as a going concern, though they note an active search for new funding sources. Reserves stood at £82,838, which the trustees consider adequate against their policy target of three months' operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FAITH IN LATER LIFE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FAITH IN LATER LIFE LTD as a grant recipient include SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, COLCHESTER, THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, PURLEY, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2025 | £60k | |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2026 | £60k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, COLCHESTER | FY2021 | £20k | International Mission |
| THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | To advance the Christian religion |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, PURLEY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Foundation Grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, PURLEY | FY2022 | £750 | Mission and charity giving (MCG) |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL'S, WANDSWORTH COMMON | FY2022 | £250 | Charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, PURLEY | FY2023 | £175 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH IN LATER LIFE LTD | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | 6.9% | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| A-LIFE FAITH CHAPEL | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, GAMSTON AND BRIDGFORD | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Faith Miracle Church | £356k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |