FOREST TOWN CHURCH TRUST
Christian Church and charity
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN WATFORD AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALLED THE "TRUSTEES") MAY FRO00M TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY. (PLEASE SEE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ON FILE FOR DETAILS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £2,065,150, with free reserves of £41,130. The trustees do not have a reserves policy covering free reserves but note that cash is maintained to cover salaries and rent, though the position is not yet fully satisfied by their policy. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £60,951 for the year, funded primarily by donations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, total unrestricted donations were received by the charity from the trustees of £33,529 (2024: £38,100 ).” — page 23
“During the year a director and trustee, Anthony Rist, was paid a salary of £42,259 for pastoral services in accordance with the clauses governing the remuneration of trustees contained in the Memorandum of Association.” — page 18
“During the year, total unrestricted donations were received by the charity from the trustees of £33,529 (2024: £38,100 ).” — page 23
“During the year a director and trustee, Anthony Rist, was paid a salary of £42,259 for pastoral services in accordance with the clauses governing the remuneration of trustees contained in the Memorandum of Association.” — page 18
“During the year, total unrestricted donations were received by the charity from the trustees of £33,529 (2024: £38,100 ).” — page 23
“During the year a director and trustee, Anthony Rist, was paid a salary of £42,259 for pastoral services in accordance with the clauses governing the remuneration of trustees contained in the Memorandum of Association.” — page 18
“During the year, total unrestricted donations were received by the charity from the trustees of £33,529 (2024: £38,100 ).” — page 23
“During the year a director and trustee, Anthony Rist, was paid a salary of £42,259 for pastoral services in accordance with the clauses governing the remuneration of trustees contained in the Memorandum of Association.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANTHONY MICHAEL RISTchair
- Anneke Whelan
- Clive John Case
- Edmund Wei Hong Chan
- Gareth Charles Houghton
- Marius Emanuel Coste
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £421k | £360k |
| 31/03/2024 | £349k | £313k |
| 31/03/2023 | £306k | £328k |
| 31/03/2022 | £377k | £381k |
| 31/03/2021 | £360k | £218k |
Common questions
Is FOREST TOWN CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £2,065,150, with free reserves of £41,130. The trustees do not have a reserves policy covering free reserves but note that cash is maintained to cover salaries and rent, though the position is not yet fully satisfied by their policy. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £60,951 for the year, funded primarily by donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.