CHURCH HOUSE, FARNHAM
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Parish of Farnham.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE PARISH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The trust reported unrestricted reserves of £106,549 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees state is maintained until suitable projects are identified. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner reporting no matters requiring attention. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves, until suitable projects are identified by the trustees within the purpose of the trust.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £26k | £8k |
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £7k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £7k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £7k |
| 31/03/2022 | £15k | £7k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH HOUSE, FARNHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The trust reported unrestricted reserves of £106,549 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees state is maintained until suitable projects are identified. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner reporting no matters requiring attention. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | 1 | £27k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CHAPEL HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- CHURCH HOUSE, NANTWICH
- FATHER'S HOUSE CHURCH, ROTHERHAM
- QUERNMORE CHAPEL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY ROTHERHITHE
- CHURCH HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH HOUSE, FARNHAM | £26k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPEL HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £89k | Ian Moulton | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH HOUSE, NANTWICH | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FATHER'S HOUSE CHURCH, ROTHERHAM | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUERNMORE CHAPEL | £48k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY ROTHERHITHE | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |