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THE GOOD NEWS CHURCH

Registered charity 512488 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CHURCH

Furthering the Christian faith teaching the Bible and its moral doctrines.Outreach to the community.Participation in inter church events, local initiatives and the Harvest Alliance network.Support of missionary work to Kenya, South Africa and Israel

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£48k
Latest spending
£44k
Registered
1982
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,460 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £199,908. However, the trustees report indicates significant operational challenges, including the retirement of key personnel and the decision to vacate premises, while noting they are 'looking for a way forward' for the Church Trust.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a level which would enable its continued operation for an initial period in the absence of funds (held: £200k)
“In 2007 the trustees introduced a policy for a "strategic storehouse" of savings. This has continued to build the Church's general reserve to a level which would enable its continued operation for an initial period in the absence of funds.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees are therefore looking for a way forward for the Church Trust.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Israel · Kenya · South Africa · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£48k£44k
31/03/2024£59k£52k
31/03/2023£57k£49k
31/03/2022£50k£42k
31/03/2021£44k£38k

Common questions

Is THE GOOD NEWS CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,460 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £199,908. However, the trustees report indicates significant operational challenges, including the retirement of key personnel and the decision to vacate premises, while noting they are 'looking for a way forward' for the Church Trust. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.