CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
The charity supplies accurate information on Christian Science and its founder to the press, media in all its forms, Parliament, public sector institutions such as schools and hospitals, other religious organisations and private individuals.
Objects
TO CORRECT IN A CHRISTIAN MANNER IMPOSITIONS ON THE PUBLIC IN REGARD TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, INJUSTICES DONE MRS EDDY OR MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH BY THE DAILY PRESS, BY PERIODICALS OR CIRCULATED LITERATURE OF ANY SORT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a slight net expenditure of £819 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £98,196 to £97,377. The trustees state that reserves are at an acceptable level to ensure the continuance of activities, and the independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. The charity's core operating expenses are primarily met from grants from The Mother Church in Boston, USA.
What the accounts disclose
“Mrs K Sisson received remuneration of £145,202 (2024: £101,623), including pension contributions of £9,524 (2024: £6,737) for her role as District Manager.” — page 19
“There were two employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 19
“The Trustees believe that reserves are at an acceptable level to ensure continuance of the activities.”
“The District Manager and five staff members (2024 — District Manager and four staff members) are employed by The Mother Church directly. Their employment contracts and reporting lines are to officers of The Mother Church although their duties relate to activities which may also be considered to be within the scope of the Charity. The gross salaries were £330,771 (2024: £241,238), with employer's national insurance of £44,263 (2024: £28,685) and contributions to defined contribution pension schemes of £27,227 (2024: £19,965).” — page 23
“The charity received income of £50,574 (2024: £44,189) from The Mother Church in respect of rental and other costs.” — page 23
“The District Manager and five staff members (2024 — District Manager and four staff members) are employed by The Mother Church directly. Their employment contracts and reporting lines are to officers of The Mother Church although their duties relate to activities which may also be considered to be within the scope of the Charity. The gross salaries were £330,771 (2024: £241,238), with employer's national insurance of £44,263 (2024: £28,685) and contributions to defined contribution pension schemes of £27,227 (2024: £19,965).” — page 23
“The charity received income of £50,574 (2024: £44,189) from The Mother Church in respect of rental and other costs.” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £101,623 (FY2024) to £145,202 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 4
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £100,001–£110,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/09/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (10/03/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (27/07/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (07/10/2017)
- Received assets from another charity (21/06/2016)
Trustees
- Jason Vincent Salisbury
- Kylie Sisson
- Scott Cramer Shivers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £542k | £543k |
| 31/12/2024 | £398k | £389k |
| 31/03/2024 | £437k | £448k |
| 31/03/2023 | £334k | £344k |
| 31/03/2022 | £309k | £317k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a slight net expenditure of £819 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £98,196 to £97,377. The trustees state that reserves are at an acceptable level to ensure the continuance of activities, and the independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. The charity's core operating expenses are primarily met from grants from The Mother Church in Boston, USA. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £145,202 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £47k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| MOYNITRUST | 1 | £40k |
| JOHN INNES FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| GOOD THINKING | 1 | £5k |
| DALGLEISH TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £1k |
| INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CHRISTIANS IN SCIENCE
- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEE FOR "FOCUS"
- THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN
- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MAIDSTONE
- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON
- THE AID FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS IN NEED OF NURSING CARE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £542k | £145,202 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIANS IN SCIENCE | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEE FOR "FOCUS" | £152k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN | £437k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MAIDSTONE | £59k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |