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VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST

Registered charity 1056821 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BRIDGE, THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY BUILDING, THE VALLEY CHURCH, VALLEY CHURCH

Advancement of Christian faith locally and supporting other organisations with similar aims nationally and internationally. Relief of poverty both financial and spiritual. Social action showing compassion and supporting those in need without prejudice.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£81k
Latest spending
£87k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net outflow of unrestricted funds of £5,759, resulting in free reserves of £5,200 at year-end. This figure is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £8,256, which represents six weeks of regular expenditure. Despite this shortfall, the trustees believe the charity has sufficient working capital to continue operating for more than 12 months, citing secured utility savings and volunteer support.

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: £5k; policy: six weeks of regular expenditure)
“We acknowledge that the level of Free Reserves of £5,200 at 28 February 2025 was below the recommended level of £8,256” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The trustees have reviewed the ongoing financial position of the charity and have identified areas of potential material uncertainty. However the trustees are satisfied that they understand the trust's liabilities; they continue to monitor the financial situation closely to ensure the charity remains solvent.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · Reading · Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
28/02/2025£81k£87k
29/02/2024£82k£92k
28/02/2023£72k£85k
28/02/2022£57k£83k
28/02/2021£94k£69k

Common questions

Is VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outflow of unrestricted funds of £5,759, resulting in free reserves of £5,200 at year-end. This figure is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £8,256, which represents six weeks of regular expenditure. Despite this shortfall, the trustees believe the charity has sufficient working capital to continue operating for more than 12 months, citing secured utility savings and volunteer support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.