THE REFUGE CHURCH, UK
Christian worship and faith- building activities that help individuals to discover themselves and build capacity for a good life here on earth and in eternity.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH [IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS - APPENDIX A] IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS.[NOTHING IN THIS DEED SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHARITY FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND/OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £49,527 at the end of the period, representing a surplus for the year. The balance sheet shows no creditors falling due after one year and cash at bank of £41,909, indicating no immediate liquidity constraints or long-term debt obligations are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“No payments were made to trustees or any other persons connected with them during this financial period in their capacity as trustees. No material transaction took place between the Charity and a trustee or any person connected with them.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adelaide Ruvimbo Nengukechair
- Deborah Fasoyiro
- Joy Kehinde Alamu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE REFUGE CHURCH, UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £49,527 at the end of the period, representing a surplus for the year. The balance sheet shows no creditors falling due after one year and cash at bank of £41,909, indicating no immediate liquidity constraints or long-term debt obligations are disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST IPC PRESBYTERY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | 1 | £20k |
| GRACE CHURCH UPTON | 1 | £6k |
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- FAITH&VICTORY CHURCH
- CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH HOUSE OF REFUGE
- Reflect Church
- REFUGEASE
- CENTRAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SHEFFIELD CHARITY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE"
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE REFUGE CHURCH, UK | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAITH&VICTORY CHURCH | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH HOUSE OF REFUGE | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Reflect Church | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEASE | £289k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CENTRAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SHEFFIELD CHARITY | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |