FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith, holding Sunday and mid-week services. Youth group meeting for 11-16 yrs old on a Wednesday night. To relieve persons in conditions of need, hardship, aged or sick and other charitable purposes of community benefit. Holiday clubs 4-11 yrs old, Messy Church, Table top give away, Monthly coffee mornings. Missions to foreign countries for spiritual and practical needs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income increased by 1% to £76,711, while unrestricted expenditure was £67,290, resulting in a net reduction of the unrestricted fund by £14,300 due to early loan repayment. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £75,335 and designated reserves of £19,267, which the trustees confirm have been maintained throughout the year. The filing indicates adequate resources with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“over 50% of the income received by the church comes from regular donations from individuals registered for Gift Aid.”
“The church's intention is to maintain an unrestricted reserve of £20,000 to cover any low income periods and ensure the salary of the pastor can be met for at least a 6 month period. The church also intends to hold an additional amount of £10,000 to cover any emergency repairs to the building that could become necessary.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2014)
Trustees
- MR JIM CUSHINGchair
- ANNA LOUISE HELEN STRICKLAND
- Kathryn Gallacher
- Peter Hawkins
- TESS MOSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £96k |
| 31/12/2023 | £96k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £94k | £74k |
| 31/12/2020 | £99k | £94k |
Common questions
Is FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income increased by 1% to £76,711, while unrestricted expenditure was £67,290, resulting in a net reduction of the unrestricted fund by £14,300 due to early loan repayment. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £75,335 and designated reserves of £19,267, which the trustees confirm have been maintained throughout the year. The filing indicates adequate resources with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £375 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING BREAD NEWCASTLE | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CITY VALLEY CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILTERN CHURCH | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |