Pathways Church
The heart of Pathways Church is to develop mature disciples and train leaders to see lives, communities and nations impacted and transformed to achieve their God given destiny. Our mission statement is to be a loving family, keeping Christ at the centre as we serve our community.
Objects
1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH2 THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK3 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLESPRINCIPALLY IN THE VACINITY OF KENT, BUT EXTENDING TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WHERE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE TRUSTEES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £58,779 at the year end, which is above the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,164, indicating a surplus for the period, and the independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“Tithes and offerings 37,120”
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to at least three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year, a total of £2,521 (2024: £800) was donated without conditions by Trustees, their spouses, or companies and charities related to the Trustees or key management personnel.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 15
Trustees
- Colin Gough
- David Needham
- Luke Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £31k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £21k |
Common questions
Is Pathways Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £58,779 at the year end, which is above the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,164, indicating a surplus for the period, and the independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- PATHWAY
- PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE LTD
- PATHWAYS CARE FARM
- CHRISTWAY CHURCH
- STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
- RIDGEWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Church | £48k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PATHWAY | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE LTD | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PATHWAYS CARE FARM | £462k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTWAY CHURCH | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STREET BAPTIST CHURCH | £184k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |