FRESH STREAMS NETWORK LTD
We provide inspiration, encouragement, a website, written papers, a network and prayer support to primarily church ministers and church leaders mainly within, although not exclusively so, the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £12,424, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,676. The trustees aim to retain three months of normal annual expenditure in reserve to ensure continuity of service delivery. The charity acknowledges a reliance on a small number of large church donations and continues to seek sustainable income solutions.
What the accounts disclose
“The company aims to retain 3 months of normal annual expenditure in reserve in order to ensure continuity of service delivery.” — page 4
“During the year, the trustees donated a total of £180 (2024: £180) to the charity.” — page 12
Trustees
- ALI SUMMERS
- REV AMY LOUISE WEARING
- REV. ANDY GLOVER
- Rev Adrian Semerene
- Rev MARK FREDERICK ELDER
- Rev Peter James Everitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £114k | £102k |
| 05/04/2024 | £92k | £100k |
| 05/04/2023 | £96k | £100k |
| 05/04/2022 | £96k | £84k |
| 05/04/2021 | £30k | £39k |
Common questions
Is FRESH STREAMS NETWORK LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £12,424, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,676. The trustees aim to retain three months of normal annual expenditure in reserve to ensure continuity of service delivery. The charity acknowledges a reliance on a small number of large church donations and continues to seek sustainable income solutions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARPENDEN TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead
- THE NETWORK CHURCH
- BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE
- RIVER CHURCH SUTTON
- FRIMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- STREATHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRESH STREAMS NETWORK LTD | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NETWORK CHURCH | £115k | £50,001 - £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER CHURCH SUTTON | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |