A CHURCH

Registered charity 1199227 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Description of purposes as listed under The Charities Act - THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION.To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion and through pastoral and outreach work.

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Latest income
£53k
Latest spending
£47k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £6,517.84 for the year, resulting in a closing bank balance of £41,906.01. The trustees consider this balance prudent against their policy target of maintaining 3–6 months of operating expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 3–6 months of operating expenditure (held: £42k)
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves of 3–6 months of operating expenditure. — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Hoasung Kim received housing support totalling £23,845.42 (Rent £19,200.00, Council Tax £2,166.18, Utilities £2,479.24) in connection with his pastoral duties.
During the year, housing support totalling £23,845.42 was paid to Hoasung Kim (Chair of Trustees and pastor) in connection with his pastoral duties, comprising: Rent £19,200.00, Council Tax £2,166.18, and utility bills £2,479.24. This amount is included within 'Ministry expenses & honorariums' in the Payments schedule above. The trustees are satisfied this was authorised under the charity's governing document and made in the best interests of the charity. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Housing support paid to Hoasung Kim (Chair of Trustees and pastor) for rent, council tax, and utilities.
During the year, housing support totalling £23,845.42 was paid to Hoasung Kim (Chair of Trustees and pastor) in connection with his pastoral duties, comprising: Rent £19,200.00, Council Tax £2,166.18, and utility bills £2,479.24. This amount is included within 'Ministry expenses & honorariums' in the Payments schedule above. The trustees are satisfied this was authorised under the charity's governing document and made in the best interests of the charity. Related Party Transactions Other than the trustee housing support disclosed above, no related party transactions outside the ordinary course of the charity's activities occurred during the year. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Merton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£53k£47k
05/04/2024£49k£48k
05/04/2023£31k£17k

Common questions

Is A CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £6,517.84 for the year, resulting in a closing bank balance of £41,906.01. The trustees consider this balance prudent against their policy target of maintaining 3–6 months of operating expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.