THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED)
The advancement of the Christian religion.
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
“Rental properties 93,912” — page 15
“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.”
“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
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev JAMES ALEXANDER BRESLINchair
- ERIC SOUTHWICK
- Major Paul Robinson
- Rev DANIEL RAY YARNELL
- Rev DESETA Florence DAVIS
- Rev HELEN CAMERON
- Rev TREVOR HOWARD
- Rev Tessa Henry-Robinson
- Yvonne Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED) | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FREE BELIEVERS IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA | £534k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSWAY INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £6.5m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 7 | unclear | — | no doubt |