FREEDOM HOUSE CHURCH LTD
We are a charity that supports and provides services to vulnerable people in our local community in Great Manchester.
Objects
1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN GREATER MANCHESTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ABOUT CHRISTIANITY TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.2) TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF GREATER MANCHESTER, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported unrestricted funds of £2,400 at the end of the year, a slight increase from £489 in the previous year. Total resources expended were £47,537, largely driven by costs of generating income of £47,387, while charitable activity costs were recorded as £00. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
“Members Contribution: £43,948”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment 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
- 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
- Rev Firmament Songochair
- Javad MALEKZADEGAN
- Jennifer Odoruyi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £50k | £48k |
| 31/01/2024 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/01/2023 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/01/2022 | £47k | £46k |
| 31/01/2021 | £44k | £38k |
Common questions
Is FREEDOM HOUSE CHURCH LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported unrestricted funds of £2,400 at the end of the year, a slight increase from £489 in the previous year. Total resources expended were £47,537, largely driven by costs of generating income of £47,387, while charitable activity costs were recorded as £00. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2026 | £20k | Freedom House Cost of Living Support - Phase Two |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | Bring The Community Back Together. |