PARISH OF EAST HAM, HOLY TRINITY

Registered charity 1127847 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EAST HAM TEAM MINISTRY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF EAST HAM WITH ST ALBAN, UPTON PARK

Regular public worship open to all. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking school assemblies. Promoting Christianity through events and meetings. Promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special needs groups

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Latest income

£345k

Latest spending

£559k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £279,796 for the year, driven by a loss on investments and operational deficits, though it holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £6,645,138. The trustees note that the outlook for 2026 is uncertain due to vacant properties and reduced rental income, but state that the deficit can be readily covered from reserves in the short term. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“Charitable activities Parish Activities 192,677 5,490 198,167 287,957”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: at least two months' unrestricted payments (held: £6.6m)

“It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) that equates to at least two months' unrestricted payments to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time, at current levels this represents approximately £61,375.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The Parish contributes to the finances of the Church of England via the Parish Share which is based on the size of the congregation and ability to pay. The Church of England is therefore the principal related party.

“The Parish contributes to the finances of the Church of England via the Parish Share which is based on the size of the congregation and ability to pay. The Church of England is therefore the principal related party.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Calculus Assurance Services. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Paul Anthony Gurnhamchair
Bishop Saulo Mauricio de Barros
Christine Ann Bence
DR ANDREW BIRO
HAZEL THOMAS · trustee of 1 other charity
JOHN ROBERT KING
Molara Tarigha
Moses Mann
Neil James Askey
Penelope O'Sullivan
Ranjesh Thankamani
Rev ANN ROSEMARIE EASTER · trustee of 2 other charities
Rev Katherine Ruth Ward
Sarah Namatovu
Shirley Biro

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

Operates in: Newham

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£345k	£559k
31/12/2024	£431k	£546k
31/12/2023	£369k	£529k
31/12/2022	£348k	£463k
31/12/2021	£319k	£460k

Common questions

Is PARISH OF EAST HAM, HOLY TRINITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £279,796 for the year, driven by a loss on investments and operational deficits, though it holds substantial unrestricted reserves of £6,645,138. The trustees note that the outlook for 2026 is uncertain due to vacant properties and reduced rental income, but state that the deficit can be readily covered from reserves in the short term. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Calculus Assurance Services.

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA income £534k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF FAWKHAM AND HARTLEY income £105k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) income £539k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HAZLEMERE income £636k
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH income £272k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HIGHAM (ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST) WITH MERSTON income £110k

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
PARISH OF EAST HAM, HOLY TRINITY	£345k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, NAILSEA FY2025	£534k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF FAWKHAM AND HARTLEY FY2025	£105k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) FY2025	£539k	—	above	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HAZLEMERE FY2025	£636k	—	above	—	no doubt
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS, PLYMOUTH FY2025	£272k	—	unclear	—	no doubt

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