THE KING'S CHURCH
The charity operates principally in and around the Thornton area of Sefton in a variety of ways to help advance the Christian faith and to help people in need. Weekly activities includes: children's work, youth work, lunch clubs and drop-in for the elderly and disadvantaged, community choir and church services. The charity works closely with local schools, local churches and other agencies.
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH. 2. THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED AND SICK. 3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATIN ON THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. (FOR FULL OBJECTS SEE TRUST DEED)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenses slightly exceeded income, resulting in a deficit that was funded by unrestricted reserves. The charity holds £7,500 in operating reserves and the trustees consider the financial footing to be solid with a stable trend in donation income.
What the accounts disclose
“£7,500 has been allocated by the trustees as an operating reserve to cover fluctuations in receipts and payments and for contingencies.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- DAVID MARK LAKEchair
- Bethany Rae Jennings
- Christine Helen Lake
- John Gerard Morrin
- REBECCA ANN DA MOTA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £66k | £67k |
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £66k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £74k |
| 31/12/2022 | £80k | £75k |
| 31/12/2021 | £68k | £69k |
Common questions
Is THE KING'S CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenses slightly exceeded income, resulting in a deficit that was funded by unrestricted reserves. The charity holds £7,500 in operating reserves and the trustees consider the financial footing to be solid with a stable trend in donation income.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2025 | £20k | Children and family support in Thornton Liverpool |