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THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED)

Registered charity 236878 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL, THE FREE CHURCHES GROUP, THE FREE CHURCHES' COUNCIL

Latest income
£240k
Latest spending
£370k
Registered
1965
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £129,066 in its general fund for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net current liabilities. The trustees acknowledge that the general reserve of £45,300 is below their stated policy target of three to six months' ongoing expenses. Consequently, the directors are reviewing ways to reduce costs and increase income to restore reserves.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months' ongoing expenses (£75,000 - £150,000) (held: £45k)
“the directors aim to hold reserves equivalent to between three and six month’s on-going expenses. This would require general reserves of between £75,000 and £150,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The directors are aware that the continued financial stability of the charity relies on the continued performance and growth of the charity’s investments.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£240k£370k
31/12/2024£286k£385k
31/12/2023£258k£335k
31/12/2022£230k£315k
31/12/2021£197k£313k

Common questions

Is THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED) financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £129,066 in its general fund for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net current liabilities. The trustees acknowledge that the general reserve of £45,300 is below their stated policy target of three to six months' ongoing expenses. Consequently, the directors are reviewing ways to reduce costs and increase income to restore reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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