EDEN CHURCH
Youth activities during the weekEvents aimed at reaching non-Christians Joint activities with other churchesA parent-toddler group for families in the areaSmall groups for teenagers, and adultsEvangelistic outreaches to the local communitySunday gatherings with youth and kids work
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £136,881 to £111,138, while total funds held by the charity fell from £288,988 to £241,349. The trustees' report confirms that the stated reserves policy of maintaining six months' operating costs has been maintained throughout the year. Net expenditure for the period was £47,639, resulting in a decrease in overall net assets.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least six month’s operating costs.” — page 3
Trustees
- Rev MICHAEL GRAHAM DIBBENS BA/MAchair
- DAVID ALBAN B ENG HONS
- MICHAEL PETER HIGLEY BPHIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £142k | £189k |
| 31/08/2024 | £177k | £163k |
| 31/08/2023 | £151k | £162k |
| 31/08/2022 | £127k | £127k |
| 31/08/2021 | £116k | £112k |
Common questions
Is EDEN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £136,881 to £111,138, while total funds held by the charity fell from £288,988 to £241,349. The trustees' report confirms that the stated reserves policy of maintaining six months' operating costs has been maintained throughout the year. Net expenditure for the period was £47,639, resulting in a decrease in overall net assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Eden 'Oasis' cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2018 | £10k | Connect-Through Language |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN CHURCH | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £894k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON | £351k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EAST END CHURCH | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD STRONG TOWER MIRACLE ARENA | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST EDEN PARK | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |