HEATH CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP TRUST
Advancement of the Christian religion through the promotion and sale of Christian literature.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £1,073 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £62,301. The trustees regard the current level of free reserves as satisfactory, noting that the policy requires sufficient reserves to meet six months' operating expenses. The organization is confirmed to be a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed and agreed the reserves poticy which requires sufficient free reserves (unrestricted funds less unrestricted fixed assets) to be maintained to meet six months’ operating expenses.” — page 3
“The charity is connected with the Heath Evangelical Church in that it has trustees in common. The charity received gifts from Heath Evangelical Church in the sum of £9,000 (2024: £9,000) during the year to assist with payment of salaries. An additional £4,000 was received for the purpose of charity improvements.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANITA CAROL PIROOZI
- Andrew James Lee
- Colin Prothero
- Daniel Linkens
- Esther Linkens
- KERRY JONATHAN ORCHARD
- Philip Charles Clee
- Rev ALUN WYN HUGHES
- Rev Luke Rowcroft
- Rev Nathan Llewelyn Munday
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £68k | £67k |
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £66k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £66k |
| 31/12/2022 | £55k | £64k |
| 31/12/2021 | £62k | £47k |
Common questions
Is HEATH CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £1,073 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £62,301. The trustees regard the current level of free reserves as satisfactory, noting that the policy requires sufficient reserves to meet six months' operating expenses. The organization is confirmed to be a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEATH CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEATH CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP TRUST as a grant recipient include HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH CARDIFF.
Shared trustees with funders
- KERRY JONATHAN ORCHARD — trustee here and at HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH CARDIFF
- Rev ALUN WYN HUGHES — trustee here and at HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH CARDIFF
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH CARDIFF | FY2024 | £13k | Sale of Christian books |
| HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH CARDIFF | FY2025 | £9k | sale of Christian books |