HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
The furtherance of the Christian religion throughout the Hurstwood area & the provision of general assistance where required. Activities undertaken include: youth club, kids club, leisure classes, mums and tots group, conferences, tea room, senior citizens meals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £179,379 as of March 31, 2025, up from £138,312 the previous year. The trustees note that this rise occurred because the church had not employed a paid pastor until January 2025, and they anticipate reserves will decrease in the future due to new employment costs. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient funds to meet twelve months' operating costs plus an additional £25,000 for unforeseen expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to hold sufficient funds to meet twelve months’ operating costs, plus an additional £25,000 for any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.”
“In January 2025 A. Wraight, a trustee, was employed to further the objects of the charity as authorised in the trust deed. He received remuneration of £9,282 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). Mrs. C. Cliff is the wife of D. Cliff (trustee). In January 2025 Mrs. C. Cliff was employed as a part time secretary of the church. She received remuneration of £6,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). -6-” — page 9
“In January 2025 A. Wraight, a trustee, was employed to further the objects of the charity as authorised in the trust deed. He received remuneration of £9,282 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). Mrs. C. Cliff is the wife of D. Cliff (trustee). In January 2025 Mrs. C. Cliff was employed as a part time secretary of the church. She received remuneration of £6,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). -6-” — page 9
“In January 2025 A. Wraight, a trustee, was employed to further the objects of the charity as authorised in the trust deed. He received remuneration of £9,282 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). Mrs. C. Cliff is the wife of D. Cliff (trustee). In January 2025 Mrs. C. Cliff was employed as a part time secretary of the church. She received remuneration of £6,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). -6-” — page 9
“In January 2025 A. Wraight, a trustee, was employed to further the objects of the charity as authorised in the trust deed. He received remuneration of £9,282 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). Mrs. C. Cliff is the wife of D. Cliff (trustee). In January 2025 Mrs. C. Cliff was employed as a part time secretary of the church. She received remuneration of £6,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). -6-” — page 9
“In January 2025 A. Wraight, a trustee, was employed to further the objects of the charity as authorised in the trust deed. He received remuneration of £9,282 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). Mrs. C. Cliff is the wife of D. Cliff (trustee). In January 2025 Mrs. C. Cliff was employed as a part time secretary of the church. She received remuneration of £6,000 in the year ended 31st March, 2025 (2024: £nil). -6-” — page 9
Trustees
- Andrew Wraight
- DANIEL CLIFF
- EDDIE CLIFF
- MARY CLIFF
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £68k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £91k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £62k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £67k |
Common questions
Is HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £179,379 as of March 31, 2025, up from £138,312 the previous year. The trustees note that this rise occurred because the church had not employed a paid pastor until January 2025, and they anticipate reserves will decrease in the future due to new employment costs. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient funds to meet twelve months' operating costs plus an additional £25,000 for unforeseen expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.