HALESWORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
A Community Church including Junior Church. Provides pastoral care and support to members whenever needed. We have informal times together for friendship. Open to non-members. Provides counselling support and advice in this country and via the internet to overseas contacts. Teaching and recorded talks are available to the public through the website.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £296 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets of £79,351. The trustees report that incoming resources are sufficient to cover anticipated expenses for the next financial year, although they note vulnerability to fluctuations due to reliance on a few donors. Free reserves of £71,856 are held, which exceeds the stated policy target of £15,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Tim Sparkes has increased his consultancy and pastoral services to the church from two days a week to three days at a cost of £26,057 (2024: £22,130) for the year.” — page 6
“Tim Sparkes has increased his consultancy and pastoral services to the church from two days a week to three days at a cost of £26,057” — page 6
“Tim Sparkes has increased his consultancy and pastoral services to the church from two days a week to three days at a cost of £26,057 (2024: £22,130) for the year.” — page 6
“The amount for Pastoral Services is to support the pastoral ministry of the church for three days per week paid to Tim Sparkes.” — page 11
Trustees
- David Sillett
- Graham Roderick Nixey
- Jennifer Eugenie Basey-Fisher
- TIMOTHY ROBERT SPARKES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £30k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £43k |
| 31/03/2021 | £47k | £39k |
Common questions
Is HALESWORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £296 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets of £79,351. The trustees report that incoming resources are sufficient to cover anticipated expenses for the next financial year, although they note vulnerability to fluctuations due to reliance on a few donors. Free reserves of £71,856 are held, which exceeds the stated policy target of £15,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HALESWORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.