CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH
To undertake church activities comprising the renewal, worship and teaching services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £92,372 for the year ended 29 August 2025, with total income of £301,701 and total expenditure of £209,329. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £653,254, which the trustees assessed as a satisfactory level sufficient to meet obligations and continue activities for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“The main sources of ongoing income are donations received £246,020”
“At this level the Trustees feel they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity for a minimum of twelve months in the event of a significant fall in funding.”
“During the year Mrs A Richards, the wife of trustee Mr D Richards, received remuneration for her role as pastor of £23,523 (2024 - £20,436.)” — page 20
“During the year Mrs A Richards, the wife of trustee Mr D Richards, received remuneration for her role as pastor of £23,523 (2024 - £20,436.)” — page 20
“The total donations made to the charity by trustees without conditions during the year was £65,902 (2024 - £13,034.)” — page 20
“During the year Mrs A Richards, the wife of trustee Mr D Richards, received remuneration for her role as pastor of £23,523 (2024 - £20,436.)” — page 20
“The total donations made to the charity by trustees without conditions during the year was £65,902 (2024 - £13,034.)” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANNE ELIZABETH BELLINGAN
- DAVID ANDREW RICHARDS
- Dawn Elizabeth Herbert
- Rev CHRISTOPHER JOHN BIRD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2025 | £302k | £209k |
| 29/08/2024 | £321k | £194k |
| 29/08/2023 | £272k | £110k |
| 29/08/2022 | £183k | £160k |
| 29/08/2021 | £151k | £107k |
Common questions
Is CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £92,372 for the year ended 29 August 2025, with total income of £301,701 and total expenditure of £209,329. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £653,254, which the trustees assessed as a satisfactory level sufficient to meet obligations and continue activities for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH | £302k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CATCH THE FIRE MINISTRIES (UK) | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATCH THE FIRE, FARNBOROUGH | £253k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN WITH ST MICHAEL BOURNEMOUTH | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATCH THE FIRE THREE RIVERS | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |