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Sandwell Churches Link

Also known as: Scl

SCL equips churches to connect with their local communities and take action to reduce homelessness, food poverty, financial exclusion and social isolation by:facilitating an anti-poverty movement;developing creative responses to poverty;enabling strong partnerships;encouraging people of faith to listen to their communities and respond as part of their Christian discipleship.

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Activities & Mission

SCL equips churches to connect with their local communities and take action to reduce homelessness, food poverty, financial exclusion and social isolation by:facilitating an anti-poverty movement;developing creative responses to poverty;enabling strong partnerships;encouraging people of faith to listen to their communities and respond as part of their Christian discipleship.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£120,585
Latest Expenditure
£90,795

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£120,585
£90,7950 / 20
2023
£128,330
£74,9720 / 15
2022
£69,702
£75,0910 / 10
2021
£28,325
£36,6860 / 5
2020
£52,482
£28,9750 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sandwell Churches Link

What does Sandwell Churches Link do?

SCL equips churches to connect with their local communities and take action to reduce homelessness, food poverty, financial exclusion and social isolation by:facilitating an anti-poverty movement;developing creative responses to poverty;enabling strong partnerships;encouraging people of faith to listen to their communities and respond as part of their Christian discipleship.

How much income did Sandwell Churches Link report in 2024?

Sandwell Churches Link reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £91k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sandwell Churches Link registered as a charity?

Sandwell Churches Link was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2016 as charity number 1167003. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sandwell Churches Link?

Sandwell Churches Link is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Mary Farley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sandwell Churches Link operate?

Sandwell Churches Link operates in Sandwell, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sandwell Churches Link a registered charity?

Yes — Sandwell Churches Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167003.

Details

Address
SCL c/o Wesley Methodist Church
High Street
WEST BROMWICH
West Midlands
B70 8ND
Registration Date
9 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071026
Charity Number
1167003

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Trustees

Elizabeth Mary Farley Chair
Bev Thomas
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev JON PHILIP GRANT
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Oniyide Oludayomi
Trevor Palfreyman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Scl

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