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.
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
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.