Light Church
A local caring programme to the isolated, infirmed or single parent, Toddler groups, youth, children and vulnerable adults clubs - working alongside other agencies in the town like the police, Youth & Community partnerships as well as schools. In Tanzania, we teach English to the Masai.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains £25,000 in its current account, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of covering three months of normal expenditure plus emergency supplements. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or the 2011 Act, and the trustees confirmed that an audit was not required.
What the accounts disclose
“Income is achieved through voluntary giving on a weekly and monthly basis by members and non-members alike.” — page 2
“We hold £25,000 in reserve in the current account.” — page 3
Trustees
- Damian John Broughton MBE
- David John Awde
- Elizabeth Louise Belshaw
- James Parkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £178k | £157k |
| 31/08/2024 | £313k | £143k |
| 31/08/2023 | £207k | £146k |
| 31/08/2022 | £209k | £139k |
| 31/08/2021 | £250k | £191k |
Common questions
Is Light Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains £25,000 in its current account, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of covering three months of normal expenditure plus emergency supplements. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or the 2011 Act, and the trustees confirmed that an audit was not required. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE ROYAL COUNTRYSIDE FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FAMILY CHURCH
- LIVING LIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH TAUNTON
- THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (ALL NATIONS)
- THE LIGHTWAVE COMMUNITY C.I.O.
- THE LIFE AND LIGHT MISSIONS
- THE LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Church | £178k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY CHURCH | £167k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| LIVING LIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH TAUNTON | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (ALL NATIONS) | £567k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIGHTWAVE COMMUNITY C.I.O. | £378k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE LIFE AND LIGHT MISSIONS | £921k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |