CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK
Latest income
£28.5m
Latest spending
£29.7m
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group held free reserves of £8,987,290 at 31 March 2025, which is within the trustees' stated policy target range of £5m - £10m. Although the group reported a net expenditure for the year, the trustees are confident in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: nine and eighteen months of expenditure on charitable activities undertaken directly by the Order (held: £9.0m)
“The policy sets a target free reserves range of between nine and eighteen months of this expenditure, which equates to a range of £5m - £10m (2024: £5m - £10m).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Deed of Covenant from Community Products (UK) Limited
“Pursuant to the terms of a deed of covenant, it distributes its profits to the Order, thereby providing the principal source of funding for all key charitable objectives.”
“Another subsidiary, Ashdowne Resources Limited, provides seconded labour services within the group, distributing its taxable profits back to the Order pursuant to a deed of covenant.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Deed of Covenant from Ashdowne Resources Limited
“Pursuant to the terms of a deed of covenant, it distributes its profits to the Order, thereby providing the principal source of funding for all key charitable objectives.”
“Another subsidiary, Ashdowne Resources Limited, provides seconded labour services within the group, distributing its taxable profits back to the Order pursuant to a deed of covenant.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Community Products (UK) Limited, Ashdowne Resources Limited, Brightling Services Limited, Community Playthings Deutschland GmbH
“The consolidated accounts of the Group incorporate the accounts of Church Communities UK and its subsidiary undertakings Ashdowne Resources Limited, Brightling Services Limited, Community Products (UK) Limited, and Community Playthings Deutschland Gmbh” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00455366
- Trading subsidiary: COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED Companies House 03498955
- Trading subsidiary: BRIGHTLING SERVICES LTD Companies House 10683230
- Trading subsidiary: ASHDOWNE RESOURCES LIMITED Companies House 13970904
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£28.5m
Total spending
£29.7m
Reserves (reported)
£7.1m
Employees
0
Trustees
- BERNARD HIBBS
- Darlene Keiderling
- LAEL PAGE
- Lara Shirky
- Marianne Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28.5m | £29.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £28.8m | £25.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £26.5m | £26.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £30.4m | £24.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £19.5m | £21.5m |
Common questions
Is CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group held free reserves of £8,987,290 at 31 March 2025, which is within the trustees' stated policy target range of £5m - £10m. Although the group reported a net expenditure for the year, the trustees are confident in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £9k |