OSWESTRY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Propagating the sale of Christian Literature and educating the general public in Christian matters in the general area of Oswestry, and to develop the centre.
Objects
A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEF APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY THE SUPPLY OF LITERATURE AND OTHER MEDIA AND BY SUCH MEANS AS THE DIRECTORS MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.C) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.D) THE PROMOTION AND FULFILMENT OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £47,965 to £45,331 due to a net expenditure of £2,634. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains reserves between three and six months of expenditure, a level which was maintained throughout the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MRS STEPH JONES
- PAUL DOGGETT
- Rob Field
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £29k | £32k |
| 29/02/2024 | £29k | £31k |
| 28/02/2023 | £30k | £28k |
| 28/02/2022 | £27k | £25k |
| 28/02/2021 | £34k | £26k |
Common questions
Is OSWESTRY CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £47,965 to £45,331 due to a net expenditure of £2,634. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains reserves between three and six months of expenditure, a level which was maintained throughout the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.