REACH SOUTH
Our purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith as the trustees determine, through the establishment of a partnership of evangelical churches cooperating to plant and resource new churches, recruit and support gospel workers, train members of the churches for ministry, and co-ordinate efforts and expenditure for the furtherance of the gospel by publications, assemblies, courses and otherwise
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £125,610 against resources expended of £88,523, resulting in a net movement in funds of £37,087. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (general funds) stood at £16,407, which met the stated policy target of retaining three months of basic operating costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy exists whereby – in normal circumstances – cash reserves should be retained amoun ng to 3 months basic opera ng costs” — page 12
Trustees
- Francis Edward Orlando Saerchair
- JONATHAN PHILIP SHULVER
- Jonathan Andrew Clifton
- Peter John Bentley-Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £126k | £89k |
| 31/07/2024 | £41k | £38k |
| 31/07/2023 | £41k | £26k |
| 31/07/2022 | £2k | £24 |
Common questions
Is REACH SOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £125,610 against resources expended of £88,523, resulting in a net movement in funds of £37,087. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (general funds) stood at £16,407, which met the stated policy target of retaining three months of basic operating costs. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH S.E. LONDON | 1 | £200k |
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
- NEW GROUND CHURCHES
- ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REACH SOUTH | £126k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,632 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED | £596k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | £450k | more than £60,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |