Overflow Church
Three main areas of activity:a) ministry - working to help, support and connect with people;b) community - working in partnership with churches and local agencies to serve the localcommunity;c) grants and donations - providing financial support to people, churches andcommunities with whom we relate, both locally and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,746 for the year ended 31st August 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £12,163. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aimed at covering one and a half months of wages plus one month of other expenses, which is currently met by the available cash at bank. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“Overflow Church's normal practice is to utilise its resources to the maximum in order to fulfill its mission but aims to keep sufficient reserves to cover one and a half months of wages, plus one month of other expenses.”
“Mr P Stevens, a trustee, is employed by a related charity, Hoole Baptist Church. As he was seconded to this charity throughout the year and the previous year, this charity has reimbursed Hoole Baptist Church a total of £21,401 (2024 - £21,561) in respect of salary costs.” — page 13
“The trustees donated a total amount of £6,642 during the year to the charity (2024 - £5,535).” — page 17
“Mr P Stevens, a trustee, is employed by a related charity, Hoole Baptist Church. As he was seconded to this charity throughout the year and the previous year, this charity has reimbursed Hoole Baptist Church a total of £21,401 (2024 - £21,561) in respect of salary costs.” — page 13
“The trustees donated a total amount of £6,642 during the year to the charity (2024 - £5,535).” — page 17
“Mr P Stevens, a trustee, is employed by a related charity, Hoole Baptist Church. As he was seconded to this charity throughout the year and the previous year, this charity has reimbursed Hoole Baptist Church a total of £21,401 (2024 - £21,561) in respect of salary costs.” — page 13
“The trustees donated a total amount of £6,642 during the year to the charity (2024 - £5,535).” — page 17
Trustees
- Gerard Lindsay Parsons
- Paul Stevens
- SUSAN DAWN GLOVER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/08/2024 | £45k | £45k |
| 31/08/2023 | £40k | £41k |
| 31/08/2022 | £40k | £42k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £28k |
Common questions
Is Overflow Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,746 for the year ended 31st August 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £12,163. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aimed at covering one and a half months of wages plus one month of other expenses, which is currently met by the available cash at bank. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Overflow Church?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Overflow Church as a grant recipient include HOOLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHESTER.
Shared trustees with funders
- MRS SUE GLOVER — trustee here and at HOOLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHESTER
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOOLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHESTER | FY2022 | £300 |