THE CHURCH LADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS' BRIGADE
Voluntary Uniformed Youth Organisation, for children from age 4 to 18 in four sections, Martins, Y Team, JTC, Seniors.Each section, has its own activity programme and badge scheme. Groups develop personal skills, abilities, grow self-confidence and offer adventurous activities, camping trips and nurture whilst maintaining a Christian ethos.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £32,438 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £495,238 to £475,618. Unrestricted funds stood at £245,803, while the investment portfolio serving as an emergency reserve was valued at £186,966. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000” — page 24
“Travel, deputational costs and sundry costs were reimbursed to 3 (2023:2) members of the Brigade Council during the year amounting to £2,673.”
“The only matter of concem is that returns were received from 85% of active units with some returns not signed by Independent Examiners.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANDREW HAYDAY
- Alan Carter
- Alan Stewart
- Benjamin Smith
- Chloe Jackson
- Craig Sanders
- DERICK JACKSON
- GARETH JAMES CAMPBELL
- Graham Procter
- Harry Smyton
- JOHN EDWARD SMITH
- Joanna Green
- Lionel Burdett
- MARTYN BEDDER
- MELVYN LOCKHART
- Martin Clayton
- Nathan Robert Barrie Storm
- Olivia Stewart
- RICHIE CLARKE
- Rev Alexander Christopher Nolan Buckley
- Stephen Whitelegg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £250k | £250k |
| 31/08/2024 | £121k | £151k |
| 31/08/2023 | £115k | £117k |
| 31/08/2022 | £188k | £239k |
| 31/08/2021 | £127k | £137k |
Common questions
Is THE CHURCH LADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS' BRIGADE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £32,438 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £495,238 to £475,618. Unrestricted funds stood at £245,803, while the investment portfolio serving as an emergency reserve was valued at £186,966. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue in operation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CHURCH LADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS' BRIGADE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2017 | £10k | Manchester CLCGB - Young People at the Helm |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2016 | £10k | "High Wood 2016" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2015 | £6k | Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade Ulster- Taking New Steps |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2015 | £6k | A4A - Camping Chorley Style - Not Just Tents! |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/08/2014 | £10k | "Commemorating the Contribution of Irish Church Lads to the Great War" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2006 | £4k | Musical Instruments |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2006 | £5k | Outdoor Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2005 | £2k | Christmas Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2004 | £2k | Musical Instruments |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2004 | £2k | To purchase a Canoe Trailer |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £183k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £9k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LENA RANDALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | 1 | £1k |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST
- NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE
- OLTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- JEWISH LADS' AND GIRLS' BRIGADE
- THE GIRLS' BRIGADE ENGLAND AND WALES
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHURCH LADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS' BRIGADE | £250k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST | £239k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £134k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| JEWISH LADS' AND GIRLS' BRIGADE | £2.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GIRLS' BRIGADE ENGLAND AND WALES | £606k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |