MUSTARD SEEDS
Church members and people from the local community have voluntarily managed various services provided by Mustard Seeds including the cafe, food club, cycle hire cycle hire, and charity shop. This voluntary support has been crucial to the success and and sustainability of Mustard Seeds. We lease premises from the Bridge Community Church in Radcliffe where we operate and store inventory.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £64,382 against total expenditure of £27,927, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that year-end unrestricted reserves of £36,455 exceed their policy target of 2-3 months of core operating costs, indicating a strong financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalentto 2-3 months of core operating costs to ensure stability and resilience.” — page 6
Trustees
- Thomas Oliver Kingchair
- Lisa Jane Wilson
- Martin Victor Burr
- Paul Nigel Wright
- Veronica Helen Earp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £64k | £28k |
Common questions
Is MUSTARD SEEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £64,382 against total expenditure of £27,927, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that year-end unrestricted reserves of £36,455 exceed their policy target of 2-3 months of core operating costs, indicating a strong financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSTARD SEEDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSTARD SEEDS as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CROFTON, STUBBINGTON, HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CROFTON, STUBBINGTON | FY2023 | £1k | Wider Distribution |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CROFTON, STUBBINGTON | FY2024 | £500 | Wider Distribution |
| HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL | FY2024 | £20 |