CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in Portsmouth and the surrounding Solent area and other parts of the United Kingdom or the world, as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN PORTSMOUTH AND THE SURROUNDING SOLENT REGION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALL "THE TRUSTEES") MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATIONS AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE INCLUDING BY MEANS OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE SAID LOCATIONS AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;D) TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN THE SOLENT REGION AFORESAID AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,377 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £257,753 against expenditure of £260,130. Free reserves stood at £48,669, which the trustees note are equivalent to just over two months of charitable expenditure, meeting their stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Since the inception of the charity, it has been the policy of the trustees to retain resources sufficient to cover the equivalent of two months of charitable expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year the charitable company paid remuneration to A North, who is the son of H North, director (resigned 29 January 2025). He received a salary of £58,127 (2024: £56,122) together with contributions into a pension scheme of £5,813 (2024: £5,493).” — page 18
“During the year the charitable company paid remuneration to A North, who is the son of H North, director (resigned 29 January 2025). He received a salary of £58,127 (2024: £56,122) together with contributions into a pension scheme of £5,813 (2024: £5,493). During this and the prior year, no trustees were reimbursed expense for costs incurred on behalf of the charitable company.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2025)
Trustees
- NICK BUCHANANchair
- Annette Claire Hanner
- Daniel Tyrrell
- MARY JOCELYN BLATT
- Peter Charles McBeth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £258k | £260k |
| 31/08/2024 | £226k | £229k |
| 31/08/2023 | £243k | £260k |
| 31/08/2022 | £219k | £233k |
| 31/08/2021 | £195k | £169k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,377 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £257,753 against expenditure of £260,130. Free reserves stood at £48,669, which the trustees note are equivalent to just over two months of charitable expenditure, meeting their stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCH | £258k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH HOUSE | £66k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Christ Centered International Church | £42k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH ROMFORD | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE CHURCH | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH TEIGNMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH | £38k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |