THE EASTBURY CHURCH NORTHWOOD TRUST
To support the work of Eastbury Church
Objects
TO PAY OR APPLY THE CAPITAL AND INCOME TO A BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES (SEE DECLARATION OF TRUST FOR THE MEANING OF BENEFICIARY AND BENEFICIARIES) TO OR TOWARDS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION HAVING REGARD FOR THE NEEDS ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF EASTBURY NORTHWOOD HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE PARISH OF EMMANUEL NORTHWOOD AFORESAID BUT ALSO ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD. PROVIDED THAT THOSE PURPOSES ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £24,661 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £547,780. However, the trustees note that major giving has ceased following the cessation of Sunday services, and the property at 54 Rofant Road is listed for sale to distribute assets to further Christian mission. The trustees believe the financial position is satisfactory and maintain sufficient reserves to cover property-related obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 3 - 30,600 30,600 10,200” — page 5
“It is the trustees' policy to maintain enough reserves to meet their obligations relating to 54 Rofant Road and to ensure that there are sufficient reserves available at the right time in order to meet the cost of any future large expenses relating to that property” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew James Myers
- BRIAN PETER LADD
- HOW PENG LIM
- KIERAN GLYNN
- Rev JOHN MALHAM BRIDGES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £16k | £5k |
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £6k |
| 31/12/2023 | £12k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £39k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE EASTBURY CHURCH NORTHWOOD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £24,661 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £547,780. However, the trustees note that major giving has ceased following the cessation of Sunday services, and the property at 54 Rofant Road is listed for sale to distribute assets to further Christian mission. The trustees believe the financial position is satisfactory and maintain sufficient reserves to cover property-related obligations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.