WHITLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
We are a church in Whitley, South Reading. We also run a community project with a number of groups and activities, including providing a venue for other local churches to meet, development courses, emergency food parcels. We also host a gardening project.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a slightly stronger financial position overall, driven by increased fundraising and facility hire income. However, total expenses of £76,364.53 significantly exceeded total income of £53,623.89, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,000.00, which is below its stated policy target of three months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has not had an official policy on reserves though we aim to have a reserve of three months running costs.”
Trustees
- Rev TREVOR HOWARD
- Rodney Alan Carkett
- Tibebu Berhanu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £54k | £76k |
| 31/10/2024 | £60k | £46k |
| 31/10/2023 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/10/2022 | £41k | £41k |
| 31/10/2021 | £42k | £42k |
Common questions
Is WHITLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a slightly stronger financial position overall, driven by increased fundraising and facility hire income. However, total expenses of £76,364.53 significantly exceeded total income of £53,623.89, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,000.00, which is below its stated policy target of three months of running costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/10/2009 | £8k | The Restoration Centre |