BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
To promote advance and propagate the Chrisian Religion by the study and teaching of the Bible Christian Doctrine and related subjects and by the training of Ministers of Religion, Christian Teachers, Missionaries, Evangelists and other Christian workers. To relieve poverty, suffering and distress. To advance education. To carry out other purpose of charity nature beneficial to the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £816,338, exceeding the stated policy target of covering management and administration costs. However, the trustees note that continued operation depends on congregant support, warning that further financial support would be needed if this support ceases.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs.” — page 5
“Funds available are sufficient to permit the Trust to continue in operation in the medium term, given the continued support of the congregants. Should this support not continue in the longer term, further financial support would need to be sought to replace it.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- HIS HOLINESS OLUMBA OLUMBA OBUchair
- Angela Aboagye
- Archbishop Paul Esheyigba
- Christ Ambassador Ekerete Robson
- Christ Ambassador Nicholas Goodhead Itam
- Chukuyenum Uzoelum
- Eric Brodnock
- GODWIN SABAH
- Gabriel Edun
- Her Eminence Joyce Brodnock
- Kuiaka Ofo
- Liliane Mwadi Dombele
- Manderson Kusi
- Peter Otto
- STELLA MOSS
- Sarah Ekunwe-Ike
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £543k | £512k |
| 31/03/2024 | £455k | £430k |
| 31/03/2023 | £372k | £369k |
| 31/03/2022 | £399k | £339k |
| 31/03/2021 | £351k | £436k |
Common questions
Is BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £816,338, exceeding the stated policy target of covering management and administration costs. However, the trustees note that continued operation depends on congregant support, warning that further financial support would be needed if this support ceases. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- THE CROSS TRUST
- COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
- THE ORDER OF THE CROSS
- TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
- COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS
- JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR | £543k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE CROSS TRUST | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | £408k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ORDER OF THE CROSS | £643k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS | £1.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS | £2.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |