KING'S CHURCH NEWTON ABBOT
The advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his Son Jesus Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Fundamental Truths of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland as approved by the General Council.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; ANDC) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £232,540 to £227,636, driven by a net expenditure of £4,904 against income of £55,047. The trustees report that cash reserves are normally sufficient to cover cash flow delays, with a policy to hold between one and six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“The Treasurer is authorised to accumulate a sum equivalent to between one and six months' expenditure as reserves.” — page 5
“While the senior minister is a trustee all emoluments paid relate to his role as senior minister of the church. Total emoluments paid to the senior minister during the year was £35,760.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANTHONY WHARRIER-MINTYchair
- Luke William Groves-Davis
- Mark Anthony Durber
- SEAN RUSSELL SMITH
- STEWART ROYSTON BERGMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £55k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £48k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £44k |
Common questions
Is KING'S CHURCH NEWTON ABBOT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £232,540 to £227,636, driven by a net expenditure of £4,904 against income of £55,047. The trustees report that cash reserves are normally sufficient to cover cash flow delays, with a policy to hold between one and six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.