OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Various community based events within the locality of Catton Grove working in partnership schools statutory and voluntary organisations and other local groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources fell to £215,337 from £463,347 the previous year, while total expenditure remained high at £283,640, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity's free/unrestricted reserves decreased to £128,055, which the trustees acknowledge falls short of their stated policy target of three months' expenditure. Despite this, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing a successful gift day and active fundraising to bolster reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees recognise that the Charity as at 31 December 2025 fell short of having the equivalent of 3 months expenditure as a general fund.” — page 10
“During the year, one Trustee received remuneration of £39,670 (2024 : £39,670), inclusive of employer pension contributions in respect of services he provides undertaking the role of Senior Pastor under a contract of employment.” — page 23
“Donations received by the charity, with no conditions, from related parties and key management personnel in the year totalled £29,039 (2024: £23,396). Both Darren Woodward, Trustee, and his wife were paid employees of the charity.” — page 32
“During the year, one Trustee received remuneration of £39,670 (2024 : £39,670), inclusive of employer pension contributions in respect of services he provides undertaking the role of Senior Pastor under a contract of employment.” — page 23
“Donations received by the charity, with no conditions, from related parties and key management personnel in the year totalled £29,039 (2024: £23,396). Both Darren Woodward, Trustee, and his wife were paid employees of the charity.” — page 32
“During the year, one Trustee received remuneration of £39,670 (2024 : £39,670), inclusive of employer pension contributions in respect of services he provides undertaking the role of Senior Pastor under a contract of employment.” — page 23
“Donations received by the charity, with no conditions, from related parties and key management personnel in the year totalled £29,039 (2024: £23,396). Both Darren Woodward, Trustee, and his wife were paid employees of the charity.” — page 32
“During the year, one Trustee received remuneration of £39,670 (2024 : £39,670), inclusive of employer pension contributions in respect of services he provides undertaking the role of Senior Pastor under a contract of employment.” — page 23
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Colin John Ford
- Darren James Woodward
- John Cawston Adams
- Julie Packham
- Sheena Emms
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £215k | £284k |
| 31/12/2024 | £463k | £459k |
| 31/12/2023 | £301k | £346k |
| 31/12/2022 | £335k | £357k |
| 31/12/2021 | £241k | £285k |
Common questions
Is OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources fell to £215,337 from £463,347 the previous year, while total expenditure remained high at £283,640, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity's free/unrestricted reserves decreased to £128,055, which the trustees acknowledge falls short of their stated policy target of three months' expenditure. Despite this, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing a successful gift day and active fundraising to bolster reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN NORMAN, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £28k | To provide support for 142 families over the school summer holidays. |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN NORMAN | FY2025 | £3k | Grants to Catton Schools/Organisations |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
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- ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £215k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FOREST HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROVE HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, EAST GRINSTEAD | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK'S, LACHE-CUM-SALTNEY | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |