BLACKBURN COMMUNITY CHURCH
The primary objective of the church is the advancement of the Christian religion. This objective is met through the weekly meetings held in Wesley Hall Methodist Church, Blackburn and through regular meetings in members' homes and at other local venues. The church also supports mission and relief activities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,164 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £48,921 against total expenditure of £50,085. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £25,312, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of no less than £20,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (2023:£24,000), which equates to about 4 month's usual unrestricted expenditure” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2017)
Trustees
- Gina Maria Berry
- Miriam Hamilton
- Sylvanus Bowlin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £78k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £99k |
| 31/12/2021 | £68k | £63k |
| 31/12/2020 | £67k | £66k |
Common questions
Is BLACKBURN COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,164 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £48,921 against total expenditure of £50,085. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £25,312, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of no less than £20,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.