SEAFORD COMMUNITY TRUST
Resources were directed into the advancement of the Christian faith both in the United Kingdom and overseas and gifts were made to both individuals and institutions for this purpose.We have continued to develop our mission of establishing people in their identity, purpose and calling as children of God in the United Kingdom and abroad through ministries that demonstrate God's heart of love.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £208,088, with unrestricted reserves at £66,507. The trustees report that funds are sufficient to continue operations in the medium term and liabilities can be met as they fall due. The charity had a net income of £21,318 for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Church is to maintain sufficient reserves which, in the opinion of the trustees allows them to cover management and administration costs and plan for the following years giving.” — page 4
“One trustee received payments for ministerial services performed for the Church. These payments totalled £24,000 in the year to 31 December 2024.” — page 10
“During the accounting period the charity has received donations totalling £10,803 from individuals that have acted as Trustees during the year ended 31 December 2024.” — page 16
Trustees
- HOWARD WILLIAM BARDSLEYchair
- JOHN HAMMOND
- Mark Woodgate
- Stuart Bradford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £108k |
| 31/12/2023 | £165k | £185k |
| 31/12/2022 | £133k | £163k |
| 31/12/2021 | £130k | £146k |
| 31/12/2020 | £178k | £142k |
Common questions
Is SEAFORD COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £208,088, with unrestricted reserves at £66,507. The trustees report that funds are sufficient to continue operations in the medium term and liabilities can be met as they fall due. The charity had a net income of £21,318 for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
- ST JAMES' TRUST (SEAFORD)
- Thurrock Christian Fellowship
- THE CROSS TRUST
- CITY FAITH MINISTRIES TRUST
- SEAEM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAFORD COMMUNITY TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £398k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST JAMES' TRUST (SEAFORD) | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Thurrock Christian Fellowship | £779k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CROSS TRUST | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY FAITH MINISTRIES TRUST | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |