LIFE CHURCH
A wide range of Christian services and activities which include programmes of meetings and activities for children, youth and the elderly. We support and are involved with local and overseas mission activity in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ("THE OBJECTS") ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; (C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £73,584 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately £36,976 (three months of unrestricted expenditure). The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £15,593 for the year, with total income of £176,098 and expenditure of £160,504.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ aim is to hold surplus funds of approximately 3 months of unrestricted expenditure which equates to £36,976.” — page 5
“Payments were made to Tracey Harrison (wife of Trustee) for her role as a cleaner: £5,027 (2024: £4,669)” — page 10
“Mary Buckley, Matthew Hill and James Fox served as church leaders and received employment benefits totalling £12,964, £44,310, and £15,659 respectively (2024: £49,240, £19,947 and £0) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as Trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Beth Hill, who is closely related to Matthew Hill, who is a Trustee, received financial support of £2,625 (2024: £2,625) towards theological education.” — page 10
“Mary Buckley, Matthew Hill and James Fox served as church leaders and received employment benefits totalling £12,964, £44,310, and £15,659 respectively (2024: £49,240, £19,947 and £0) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as Trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Beth Hill, who is closely related to Matthew Hill, who is a Trustee, received financial support of £2,625 (2024: £2,625) towards theological education.” — page 10
“Mary Buckley, Matthew Hill and James Fox served as church leaders and received employment benefits totalling £12,964, £44,310, and £15,659 respectively (2024: £49,240, £19,947 and £0) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as Trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“Beth Hill, who is closely related to Matthew Hill, who is a Trustee, received financial support of £2,625 (2024: £2,625) towards theological education.” — page 10
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
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/07/2020)
Trustees
- Matthew Justin Hillchair
- JAMES ROBERT FOX
- Jacob Lescott
- Leon Daniel Cole
- Sonia Haithcock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £176k | £161k |
| 31/12/2024 | £189k | £195k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £118k |
| 31/12/2022 | £116k | £117k |
| 31/12/2021 | £114k | £112k |
Common questions
Is LIFE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £73,584 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately £36,976 (three months of unrestricted expenditure). The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £15,593 for the year, with total income of £176,098 and expenditure of £160,504. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
Charities like this
- LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE)
- LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES
- LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL
- LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND)
- LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM
- NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH WIRRAL | £436k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH SHERINGHAM | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |