RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH
Worship/ Bible teaching services are held on Sunday. Young peoples meetings, a community cafe, a women's group, and a men's group, These meetings are open to the general public and usually take place on the Church premises. The Church also provides premises for a brass band to practice, for East Northants Child Contact Services and for the local branch of Cocaine Anonymous.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash deficit of £8,618 for the year, with total expenditure rising to £86,604 against income of £77,986. The trustees explicitly note that the current level of expenditure is unsustainable beyond the medium term unless offering income increases, though they remain satisfied that unrestricted reserves of £90,536 are adequate to meet liabilities. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labor and specific income streams, including a grant from the Wesleyan Union and contributions from the East Northants Child Contact Centre.
What the accounts disclose
“Weekly offerings £34,891”
“The Trustees have an established Reserves Policy of holding approximately six months of costs in hand” — page 6
Trustees
- David Lloyd Rooksby
- David McGrath
- Kim Elaine Wilton
- LINDA JANE CRAWLEY
- Thandiwe Washoma
- Thomas Joseph Poulton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £78k | £87k |
| 31/10/2024 | £67k | £62k |
| 31/10/2023 | £69k | £67k |
| 31/10/2022 | £50k | £50k |
| 31/10/2021 | £72k | £49k |
Common questions
Is RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash deficit of £8,618 for the year, with total expenditure rising to £86,604 against income of £77,986. The trustees explicitly note that the current level of expenditure is unsustainable beyond the medium term unless offering income increases, though they remain satisfied that unrestricted reserves of £90,536 are adequate to meet liabilities. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labor and specific income streams, including a grant from the Wesleyan Union and contributions from the East Northants Child Contact Centre. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.