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BROOK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Registered charity 1125098 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with principles compatible with the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith. In addition to Sunday services, home groups & prayer meetings, the Church provides activities for Mothers & toddlers, children and young people & the elderly. Church also used by Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & other groups from local area.

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Latest income
£216k
Latest spending
£177k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,561,001, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, driven by increased donations and rental income, while maintaining adequate cash reserves to meet contractual obligations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £30,000 (held: £1.6m)
“The trustees belleve that an appropriate minimum level of cash required to be held in reserve In the General Fund is £30,000, (increased from £25,000 In previous periods) a level which we have been able to maintain throughout the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Andrew Junaid received remuneration of £31,143 and pension contributions of £2,336.
“Andrew Junaid received remuneration of £31,143 (2024: £42,500) and £564 (2024: £1,040) of expenses were reimbursed to Andrew Junaid during the year. Andrew Juniad also received pension contributions of £2,336 (2024: £3,083).” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from trustees and related parties
“During the year donations of £27,864 (2024: £14,090) were received from trustees and related parties, At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from them was £Nil (2024 - ENil). A payment of £1,200 (2024: £1,200) was made to Sean and Rachel Macnamara (son and daughter-in-law of trustee Jacqueline Macnamara) to support their missionary activity in Kenya.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £520k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bromley · Lewisham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£216k£177k
31/03/2024£179k£160k
31/03/2023£162k£159k
31/03/2022£146k£140k
31/03/2021£146k£138k

Common questions

Is BROOK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,561,001, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, driven by increased donations and rental income, while maintaining adequate cash reserves to meet contractual obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.