LIFE CHURCH LUTTERWORTH
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE:3.1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN LUTTERWORTH AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES BY GLORIFYING GOD BY HOLDING REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES, TRAINING PEOPLE IN THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE, BUILDING UP CHRISTIANS BY THE FAITHFUL TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD AND BY SUPPORTING OTHER CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £13,806 for the year, with total income of £41,024 against expenditure of £27,218. Unrestricted reserves increased to £39,760, which the trustees state is more than their policy target of four to six months of rental and support costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that a reserve equivalent to between four and six months of rental and support costs should be held in the bank account.” — page 5
“During the year donations were received from trustees totalling £9,000 (2025: £11,330).” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 16
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Trustees
- Frederick Kershawchair
- Iain James Mair
- Jennifer Anne Mair
- Mark David Mair
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £41k | £27k |
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £31k |
Common questions
Is LIFE CHURCH LUTTERWORTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £13,806 for the year, with total income of £41,024 against expenditure of £27,218. Unrestricted reserves increased to £39,760, which the trustees state is more than their policy target of four to six months of rental and support costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| GROUND LEVEL MINISTRY TEAM | 1 | £230 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CHURCH LUTTERWORTH | £41k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH LANCASHIRE | £521k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH (EUROPE) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Life Christian Church | £43k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE LIFE CHURCH LTD | £90k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |