NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN STANDARDS IN SOCIETY
To re-establish biblical christian teaching throughout the nation.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE THE PROMOTION OF THE PRINCIPLES OFHISTORICAL BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY AND THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION OFTHE NATIONAL PUBLIC AND OF RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES ON THE BASIS OF THESE PRINCIPLES IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) IN THE FIELDS OF:(A) SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ETHICS;(B) THE FAMILY, PARTICULARLY IN THE CONTEXT OF MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN, DIVORCE AND RECONCILIATION;(C) THE SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS PARTICULARLY AT RISK INCLUDING THE HANDICAPPED, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THE AGED AND INFIRM;(D) EDUCATION BOTH AT SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES; AND(E) INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,035 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £18,205 to £10,170. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the reserves held are below the trustees' stated policy target of £21,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees seek to maintain reserves of about two months cover for expenses, amounting to £21,000.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Christopher Powell
- Dr John David Piper
- Robert Arthur Greaves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £117k |
| 31/12/2023 | £111k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £80k | £130k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £78k |
| 31/12/2020 | £63k | £64k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN STANDARDS IN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,035 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £18,205 to £10,170. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the reserves held are below the trustees' stated policy target of £21,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN STANDARDS IN SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN STANDARDS IN SOCIETY as a grant recipient include JESUS HOUSE FOR ALL NATIONS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESUS HOUSE FOR ALL NATIONS | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £477k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £155k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £124k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HORWICH, DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER | 1 | £50 |
Charities like this
- Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
- CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND
- THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED)
- REGIONS BEYOND UK
- FOCUS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- THE C3 CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN STANDARDS IN SOCIETY | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND | £473k | £70,000 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED) | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £126k | up to £15,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |