CHRISTIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION
Advance the Christian faith amongst members of the police serviceThe relief of poverty and sickness, and the promotion of any other charitable purpose for the benefit of members of the police serviceTo Promote, for the public benefit, the prevention of crime through supporting partnership working between the police and other community groups
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £22,985 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a shortfall in donations. Unrestricted funds decreased from £160,315 to £128,666, though free reserves of £128,516 remain well above the trustees' policy target of £43,200. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy agreed by the trustees is to aim to hold in unrestricted reserves not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the ‘free’ reserves) sufficient cash reserves to cover salary costs for six months. This requires reserves of £43,200.” — page 6
“Trustees and connected persons were reimbursed motor, travelling and other expenses totalling £Nil (2023: £Nil)” — page 13
Trustees
- Dave Valente
- Evans Chisala
- GRAHAM NORMAN
- Gerald Dobson
- Graham Alder
- Heather Flanigan
- Keith Evans
- Kirsty Banks-Lyon
- MARK WATTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £157k |
| 31/12/2023 | £153k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £126k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £100k |
| 31/12/2020 | £128k | £135k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £22,985 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a shortfall in donations. Unrestricted funds decreased from £160,315 to £128,666, though free reserves of £128,516 remain well above the trustees' policy target of £43,200. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £99k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| GLC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE FEDERATED FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BORWICK CHARITABLE TRUST) | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST
- HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH
- Police Care UK
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
- TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Police Care UK | £862k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |