REGENERATION CHURCH
As an active and contemporary church, regeneration seeks to relate to the needs of the emerging generation of Christians and non-Christians today. The events, services, and projects we share in are designed to communicate the message of Jesus Christ through clear words and loving actions. We work hard at making the Good News of Jesus Christ accessible to today's society.
Latest income
£241k
Latest spending
£173k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £65,420, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £43,500. The filing confirms there are no funds in deficit and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
Employees paid over £60,000: 2
“Salary and employment costs, including pension, payroll fees and reimbursed expenses, amounted to £75,134 for the year”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months' outgoings (held: £65k)
“It is our policy to aim to hold funds to cover approximately 3 months’ outgoings which equates to c. £43,500 in total.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: James and Ruth Poch (trustees) received remuneration and accommodation.
“James and Ruth Poch are employed by the church as its pastors. Salary and employment costs, including pension, payroll fees and reimbursed expenses, amounted to £75,134 for the year” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Pastors James and Ruth Poch received salary and employment costs of £75,134 and accommodation valued at £23,849.
“James and Ruth Poch are employed by the church as its pastors. Salary and employment costs, including pension, payroll fees and reimbursed expenses, amounted to £75,134 for the year [202324: £70,700]. As part of their employment, accommodation is also provided amounting to a cost of £23,849 for the year [2023-24: £22,984]. The charity's governing document permits these types of payments.” — page 11
“Close relative of Benjamin Spearman (trustee) received £3,111• Close relative of James & Ruth Poch & Benjamin Poch received £1,200 The gifts totalling £4,311 and were given for various benevolent reasons.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Benevolence payments of £3,111 to a close relative of trustee Benjamin Spearman and £1,200 to close relatives of James & Ruth Poch and Benjamin Poch.
“James and Ruth Poch are employed by the church as its pastors. Salary and employment costs, including pension, payroll fees and reimbursed expenses, amounted to £75,134 for the year [202324: £70,700]. As part of their employment, accommodation is also provided amounting to a cost of £23,849 for the year [2023-24: £22,984]. The charity's governing document permits these types of payments.” — page 11
“Close relative of Benjamin Spearman (trustee) received £3,111• Close relative of James & Ruth Poch & Benjamin Poch received £1,200 The gifts totalling £4,311 and were given for various benevolent reasons.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A close relative of James & Ruth Poch and Benjamin Poch provided decorating services for £602.
“James and Ruth Poch are employed by the church as its pastors. Salary and employment costs, including pension, payroll fees and reimbursed expenses, amounted to £75,134 for the year [202324: £70,700]. As part of their employment, accommodation is also provided amounting to a cost of £23,849 for the year [2023-24: £22,984]. The charity's governing document permits these types of payments.” — page 11
“Close relative of Benjamin Spearman (trustee) received £3,111• Close relative of James & Ruth Poch & Benjamin Poch received £1,200 The gifts totalling £4,311 and were given for various benevolent reasons.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- BENJAMIN ANDREW JONATHAN SPEARMANchair
- Alicia Jacqueline Urla Edmund
- BENJAMIN MARC POCH
- Karen Mary Evelyn Walsh
- Kathryn Maltz
- PASTOR RUTH POCH
- Pastor James Ronald Poch
- THOMAS JAMES BLANDFORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £241k | £173k |
| 31/08/2024 | £186k | £173k |
| 31/08/2023 | £178k | £150k |
| 31/08/2022 | £165k | £155k |
| 31/08/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is REGENERATION CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £65,420, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £43,500. The filing confirms there are no funds in deficit and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds REGENERATION CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REGENERATION CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, SOUTH HARROW.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, SOUTH HARROW | FY2022 | £500 | Mission Giving |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Council | — | £100 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £150 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £81 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £102 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £208 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £60 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £103 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £103 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £110 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £57 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £75 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £55 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £117 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £164 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £1k | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £755 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £416 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £451 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £782 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £876 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £165 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £159 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £86 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £168 | East - North East |
| Leeds City Council | — | £185 | East - North East |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUILD OF OUR LADY OF RANSOM | 1 | £10k |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD NEWNESS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (GOSPEL GENERATION)
- RCCG - CITY OF REDEMPTION PARISH
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHAPEL OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
- GENERATIONS OF GOD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENERATION CHURCH | £241k | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD NEWNESS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £229k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (GOSPEL GENERATION) | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RCCG - CITY OF REDEMPTION PARISH | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHAPEL OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |