GREAT HOLLANDS FREE CHURCH
Registered charity 1053868 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Promotion of the Christian Religion in Bracknell
Objects
ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL BASIS DEFINED IN THE CONSTITUTION.
Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED
The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.
Causes: Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's reserves are continuing to be used up, with a projected deficit of approximately £5,000 for the upcoming year. The trustees attribute part of this shortfall to a one-off payment related to salary sacrifice rules but note that ongoing monthly expenditure still exceeds income by around £30. Consequently, the charity is calling for increased giving to close this financial gap.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £23k)
“We need to close this gap moving forward, as our reserves are continuing to be used up.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“We need to close this gap moving forward, as our reserves are continuing to be used up.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Policies the charity declares
In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Yeldall Manor — “God has blessed us as a church, and we are able to be a blessing to others by supporting the following organisations, both in prayer and fin…” (source page)
- Eclesia Moldova — “Eclesia Moldova Working in the Republic of Moldova, which is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, and is considered to be the poorest cou…” (source page)
- Open Doors — “Open Doors Supporting our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering and being persecuted for their faith.” (source page)
- Compassion UK — “Compassion UK Supporting school-age children living in Ethiopia - enabling them to go to school. Our donations are specifically for a girl n…” (source page)
- Samaritan’s Purse — “Samaritan’s Purse Providing shoe boxes full of gifts for needy children around the world under their project: Operation Christmas Child.” (source page)
- Bracknell Food Bank — “Bracknell Food Bank Providing basic food for people all around us who are struggling financially for a whole variety of reasons.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Fiona Marstonchair
- Emmanuel Hayfron Acquah
- ROBERT MEAD
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bracknell Forest
Income and spending
Common questions
Is GREAT HOLLANDS FREE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's reserves are continuing to be used up, with a projected deficit of approximately £5,000 for the upcoming year. The trustees attribute part of this shortfall to a one-off payment related to salary sacrifice rules but note that ongoing monthly expenditure still exceeds income by around £30. Consequently, the charity is calling for increased giving to close this financial gap. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.