CHILTERN CHRISTIAN TRUST
To advance the Christian faith by such means as the trustees may from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £13,615.28 for the year, increasing its unrestricted general funds to £45,880.77. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient cash resources to meet liabilities. The charity holds significant designated funds (£485,333.43) primarily invested in fixed assets, with unrestricted reserves held in cash and deposits.
What the accounts disclose
“Property rental - £31,700.00 (2024: £24,000.00)” — page 12
“The directors currently have decided to retain sufficient cash reserves in the general unrestricted funds to facilitate the continued work of the company. It is also conscious of the need to plan for possible equity release requests and for clearing the outstanding mortgage” — page 6
“One of the trustees has a 3.8% equity holding in one of the properties” — page 4
“The Charity has a 95.20% (2024: 90.14%) equity interest in that property at the year end” — page 16
“One of the trustees has a 3.8% equity holding in one of the properties” — page 4
“The Charity has a 95.20% (2024: 90.14%) equity interest in that property at the year end” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2022 (received 25/11/2023, 25 days after the 31/10/2023 due date).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MALCOLM BARRY HAFNERchair
- JOANNA CLARE
- Jonathan George Dyas
- Marian Ruth Chiappetti
- PETER FLORY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £33k | £19k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £28k |
| 31/12/2023 | £24k | £18k |
| 31/12/2022 | £24k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £23k |
Common questions
Is CHILTERN CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £13,615.28 for the year, increasing its unrestricted general funds to £45,880.77. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient cash resources to meet liabilities. The charity holds significant designated funds (£485,333.43) primarily invested in fixed assets, with unrestricted reserves held in cash and deposits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, TOOTING GRAVENEY | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILTERN CHRISTIAN TRUST | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BANSTEAD | £996k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILTERN CHURCH | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STROUD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOUNT | £89k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PILGRIM CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST | £112k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |