CHILTERN CHURCH
The charity seeks to advance the Christian faith via activities such as church services, community initiatives and age/interest related programmes. The premises are made available for others in the community to use and a number of individuals and charities both in the UK and overseas are supported financially.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a healthy surplus on normal activities with total income of £276,453 against total expenditure of £235,056. Unrestricted reserves stood at £556,824, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of three months of expenditure on salaries and committed costs. The charity maintains adequate liquidity with unrestricted cash of over £50,000 and no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Alla Lunn, who is closely related to David Lunn, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £3,768 (2024: £5,563) for providing services to the charity” — page 17
Trustees
- DAVID NORTON ROBERTSchair
- Adebimpe Oki
- David William Lunn
- JOHN DAVID MORTON
- Rachel Maria Berende
- SUSAN Carol LEGG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £276k | £235k |
| 31/12/2024 | £213k | £211k |
| 31/12/2023 | £219k | £210k |
| 31/12/2022 | £183k | £186k |
| 31/12/2021 | £169k | £177k |
Common questions
Is CHILTERN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a healthy surplus on normal activities with total income of £276,453 against total expenditure of £235,056. Unrestricted reserves stood at £556,824, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of three months of expenditure on salaries and committed costs. The charity maintains adequate liquidity with unrestricted cash of over £50,000 and no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
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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 CHURCH | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARK PARISH | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUE LIFE CHURCH MK | £142k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |