BODMIN ROAD CHURCH
DEBT SERVICE DEBT MANAGEMENT BUDGETTING.COMMUINTY CAFE,MEALS AND A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE.CARERS SERVICE, RESPITE SHOPPING LIGHT HOUSEWORK HOSPITAL VISITS BEFREINDING.CHILDREN AND FAMILES WORK, SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN HOLIDAY CLUBS PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONS SPECIAL EVENTS FAMILY SUPPORT. 1:1 SUPPORT SERVICE, DISCIPLESHIP COURSES, SUPPORT FOR NEW CHRISTIANS, BEFRIENDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE LONELY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £226,544 and total expenditure was £232,853, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity holds free cash reserves of £230,000, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £70,000 (three months' average expenditure). The trustees report that the year was smooth and successful, with resources deemed adequate for future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants, £61,735.00, 27%”
“The Board of Directors have established a policy whereby free reserves held by the charity should be maintained at not less than three months’ average expenditure (approx. £70,000).” — page 6
“Chris Vayro, a trustee, was paid £1,000 (2024: £nil) for providing accounting services to the church.” — page 19
“Chris Vayro, a trustee, was paid £1,000 (2024: £nil) for providing accounting services to the church.” — page 19
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £9,684 (2024: £8,640) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 19
“Chris Vayro, a trustee, was paid £1,000 (2024: £nil) for providing accounting services to the church.” — page 19
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £9,684 (2024: £8,640) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/05/2011)
Trustees
- Rev RICHARD JAMES BENTLEYchair
- Iain Drysdale
- Josephine Shaw
- Rev Paul Copley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2025 | £247k | £247k |
| 07/04/2024 | £167k | £152k |
| 07/04/2023 | £181k | £180k |
| 07/04/2022 | £185k | £166k |
| 07/04/2021 | £167k | £172k |
Common questions
Is BODMIN ROAD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £226,544 and total expenditure was £232,853, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity holds free cash reserves of £230,000, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £70,000 (three months' average expenditure). The trustees report that the year was smooth and successful, with resources deemed adequate for future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.