COASTLANDS CHURCH
The Church continues to fulfill its objectives of feeding the hungry, helping widows, orphans, and single parents in need.Full programme of mid week and Sunday meetings include Christain Worship, teaching and fellowship. Activities and teaching engagements outside Worthing and Bognor are encouraged.The church donates funds to local community projects also childrens welfare projects overseas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,158 for the year, reducing its total funds to £491,808. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £491,171 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £40,000, representing over three months of operational costs. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity currently exceeds these reserves and has a total of unrestricted reserves of £491,171 (2024: £516,838).” — page 5
“For the year ending 31 March 2025, the Directors and Trustees set a reserves policy objective of having a level of unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover at least 3 months operational costs at any one time. This is estimated currently to be in the region of £40,000.” — page 5
“Mr A Kear, a Trustee, and his wife are employed by the charity as pastors of the church. Their gross income was £20,448 (2024: £19,662). The church also paid rent of £14,083 (2024: £13,863) for their living accommodation.” — page 17
“Mr A Kear, a Trustee, and his wife are employed by the charity as pastors of the church. Their gross income was £20,448 (2024: £19,662). The church also paid rent of £14,083 (2024: £13,863) for their living accommodation.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MR DREW HATHAWAY-KEARchair
- GRAHAM TOWSE
- Trevor Baker
- VIVIENNE TOWSE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £147k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £149k |
| 31/03/2023 | £131k | £122k |
| 31/03/2022 | £140k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £126k | £90k |
Common questions
Is COASTLANDS CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,158 for the year, reducing its total funds to £491,808. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £491,171 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £40,000, representing over three months of operational costs. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | 1 | £20k |
| BEESTON FREE CHURCH NOTTINGHAM | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- COASTLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH
- SHOREHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- SUNCOAST CHURCH
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - WINNERS' WAY LOUGHTON
- WELBY LANE MISSION CHURCH
- RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COASTLANDS CHURCH | £121k | — | 0 | above | 491171.0% | no doubt |
| COASTLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHOREHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUNCOAST CHURCH | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - WINNERS' WAY LOUGHTON | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WELBY LANE MISSION CHURCH | £119k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |