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ARUN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Registered charity 1105394 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£720k
Latest spending
£690k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a surplus for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period, driven by increased donations and reduced staff costs. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted funds increased to £1,306,005, while total net assets stood at £1,378,260.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of operating costs (held: £1.3m)
“The intention is that the Church will keep up to three months operating costs in a current and reserve bank account, but that the amount in these accounts will fluctuate in time according to the giving and donations, and other sources of income for the Church.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ms R L Jupp received a salary of £40,540.
“The trustee Ms R L Jupp received a salary of £40,540 during the year. This is in alignment with the Charity's constitution and with the consent of The Charity Commission. Aside from the above, none of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£720k
Total spending
£690k
Reserves (reported)
£1.5m
Employees
24

Reported reserves equal ~25.3 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£720k£690k
31/03/2024£625k£566k
31/03/2023£597k£624k
31/03/2022£551k£611k
31/03/2021£478k£445k

Common questions

Is ARUN COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity made a surplus for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period, driven by increased donations and reduced staff costs. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted funds increased to £1,306,005, while total net assets stood at £1,378,260. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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