AINSDALE EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUST
The objects of the Charity are to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the teaching of the bible; to assist persons in need and to serve charitable purposes
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. (B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY. (C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £20,621 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £34,070. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be sufficient, as it exceeds their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure (£11,567 to £23,134).
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- BEVERLEY GORDON KELLY
- Dr ALEC RAEBURN PASSMORE
- Raymond Cousins
- Rev JAMES JACOB PRASCH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £29k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £47k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £44k |
| 31/12/2020 | £29k | £50k |
Common questions
Is AINSDALE EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £20,621 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £34,070. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be sufficient, as it exceeds their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure (£11,567 to £23,134). Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.