FATHER'S HOUSE, BATH
Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of sickness and financial hardship.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN BATH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY 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 TRUST.2 TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN BATH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £25,719, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £7,500. The charity reported a net payment of £4,497 for the year, resulting in a reduction in reserves from the previous year, though the trustees describe the finances as resilient and stable.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees maintain an agreed Reserves sum of £7,500 in the Trust’s bank account.” — page 4
“under a Provision of Services Agreement Mr M Brooks, who is a trustee, received £16,947 (2023/24: £16,068) for leadership and pastoral duties.” — page 9
“Mrs M Brooks, wife of Mr M Brooks, received £14,122 (2023/24: £13,390) for services provided in a leadership and pastoral capacity.” — page 9
“under a Provision of Services Agreement Mr M Brooks, who is a trustee, received £16,947 (2023/24: £16,068) for leadership and pastoral duties.” — page 9
“Mrs M Brooks, wife of Mr M Brooks, received £14,122 (2023/24: £13,390) for services provided in a leadership and pastoral capacity.” — page 9
“under a Provision of Services Agreement Mr M Brooks, who is a trustee, received £16,947 (2023/24: £16,068) for leadership and pastoral duties.” — page 9
“Mrs M Brooks, wife of Mr M Brooks, received £14,122 (2023/24: £13,390) for services provided in a leadership and pastoral capacity.” — page 9
“under a Provision of Services Agreement Mr M Brooks, who is a trustee, received £16,947 (2023/24: £16,068) for leadership and pastoral duties.” — page 9
“Mrs M Brooks, wife of Mr M Brooks, received £14,122 (2023/24: £13,390) for services provided in a leadership and pastoral capacity.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jean Freeborn
- Keith Branch
- Mark Richard Brooks
- PETER RAYMOND ALLSOP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £93k | £97k |
| 30/09/2024 | £94k | £83k |
| 30/09/2023 | £75k | £67k |
| 30/09/2022 | £65k | £66k |
| 30/09/2021 | £61k | £66k |
Common questions
Is FATHER'S HOUSE, BATH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £25,719, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £7,500. The charity reported a net payment of £4,497 for the year, resulting in a reduction in reserves from the previous year, though the trustees describe the finances as resilient and stable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.