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BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

Registered charity 1101942 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WINTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH

Latest income
£486k
Latest spending
£532k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus and unrestricted reserves of £1,609,853. The trustees report that they continued to meet financial obligations and have adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The charity holds significant net assets of £1,732,633, supported by tangible assets and investment properties.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £50,001 - £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Rev R Constantine, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £54,747 (2023: £52,036). Mr A Driscoll, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £41,179 (2023: £38,968).” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: suitable provision for contractual liabilities; reserve for salaries when possible; do not intend to keep substantial reserves (held: £1.6m)
“The Charity's policy on reserves is that we will make a suitable provision for contractual liabilities. In this regard, it was resolved by the Trustees that when possible, a reserve be created for the payments of salaries. The Trustees do not intend to keep substantial reserves as the objects of the charity determine distribution of funds to fulfil these objects and would only be agreed where there is a known future commitment that demands creating such a reserve.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Rev R Constantine (£54,747), Mr A Driscoll (£41,179), Mrs N M Wilkinson (£8,447)
“Rev R Constantine, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £54,747 (2023: £52,036). Mr A Driscoll, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £41,179 (2023: £38,968). Mrs N M Wilkinson, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £8,447 (2023: £9,036).” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in creditors is a balance of £43,287 (2023: debtor of £40,201) owed to Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.
“The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in creditors is a balance of £43,287 (2023: debtor of £40,201) owed to Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.” — page 23
“During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £38,221 (2023: £35,833).” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £38,221 (2023: £35,833).
“The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in creditors is a balance of £43,287 (2023: debtor of £40,201) owed to Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.” — page 23
“During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £38,221 (2023: £35,833).” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year £74,840 was received from Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited in respect of profits gift-aided.
“The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in creditors is a balance of £43,287 (2023: debtor of £40,201) owed to Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.” — page 23
“During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £38,221 (2023: £35,833).” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr J Constantine, son of trustee Rev R Constantine, was paid £nil (2023: £175) during the year for advertising and publicity.
“The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in creditors is a balance of £43,287 (2023: debtor of £40,201) owed to Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.” — page 23
“During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £38,221 (2023: £35,833).” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited
“The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited, company number 07701837.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Bournemouth Community Church (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)

Total income
£927k
Total spending
£500k
Reserves (reported)
£1.6m
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~38.1 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bournemouth

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£486k£532k
31/12/2023£927k£500k
31/12/2022£393k£364k
31/12/2021£361k£351k
31/12/2020£386k£337k

Common questions

Is BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus and unrestricted reserves of £1,609,853. The trustees report that they continued to meet financial obligations and have adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The charity holds significant net assets of £1,732,633, supported by tangible assets and investment properties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band.

Who funds BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2023£16k
DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2024£13k
THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£10k
THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2024£10k
THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2025£5k

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