CHROMA CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £177,061 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,260,596. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £499,660, which the trustees note they are building towards a policy target of six months of running and salary costs. The auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There are no employees who received total emoluments of more than £60,000.” — page 27
“To date the Trustees are building the required reserves level.” — page 14
“A Director, S Barber, received a gross salary of £56,016 (£52,228 in 2024) and pension contributions of £6,951 (£6,951 in 2024). He also received a manse allowance of £22,880 (£17,600 in 2024) during the year.” — page 26
“Total donations of £23,095 (2024: £36,609) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, the wife of R Turner, trustee, provided counselling services totalling £270 (2024: £300) on behalf of the charity.” — page 30
“Total donations of £23,095 (2024: £36,609) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, the wife of R Turner, trustee, provided counselling services totalling £270 (2024: £300) on behalf of the charity.” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Juliet Barber — Senior Pastor
- Joel Barber — Executive Pastor
- Rachel Bhanu — Executive Pastor
- Chris Adams — Executive Pastor
- Tom Murphy — Executive Pastor
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- RALPH COLIN TURNERchair
- Ashlee Jordan Ricketts
- CATHERINE WAKELING
- Heather Johnson
- Paul James Turner
- STEPHEN DAVID BARBER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £996k |
| 31/03/2023 | £825k | £885k |
| 31/03/2022 | £774k | £738k |
| 31/03/2021 | £705k | £613k |
Common questions
Is CHROMA CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £177,061 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,260,596. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £499,660, which the trustees note they are building towards a policy target of six months of running and salary costs. The auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHROMA CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £9k |