EMMAUS CHURCH
Activities include the practice and proclamation of the Christian faith through corporate worship and preaching. Prayer and study in small groups. Visiting and caring for the elderly, sick and those in need. Christian education of children through family activities and school assemblies. Financial support of other Christian charities that bring relief to those in need in this country and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £3,243 during the year, reducing its free reserves to £74,907. The trustees' reserve policy is to hold up to a normal year's expenditure to ensure adequate provision for unexpected costs, given reliance on variable freewill gifts. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent to hold up to a normal year’s expenditure in reserve in a deposit account.” — page 15
Trustees
- DAMIAN PAUL SELBY
- Dr William Edward Beales Phd MA BSc
- Jacqueline Conradie-Faul
- MARK WILLIAM CHATTAWAY
- SAMUEL JOHN MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £45k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £36k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £34k | £24k |
Common questions
Is EMMAUS CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £3,243 during the year, reducing its free reserves to £74,907. The trustees' reserve policy is to hold up to a normal year's expenditure to ensure adequate provision for unexpected costs, given reliance on variable freewill gifts. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.