STAINES CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL
Services for the public worship of God. Sunday School classes for childrenMeetings for adult bible instruction and Youth workSupporting missionariesSupport secular activities in the community. e.g a Contact Centre where parents and children from broken homes can meetChurch buildings are used for benefit of the local community. e.g. Guides, Brownies, Poetry Reading, pre school playgroup,
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL PERMIT THE BUILDINGS BELONGING TO THE CHARITY TO BE USED OCCUPIEDAND ENJOYED AS A PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD AND FOR PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF THE LORDJESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES AND USAGE'S FOR THE TIME BEING OF PROTESTANTS OF THECONGREGATIONAL DENOMINATION COMMONLY CALLED INDEPENDENTS BEING PAEDOBAPTISTS UNDER THEDIRECTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR THE TIME BEING ASSEMBLING FOR WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL BELONGINGTO THE CHARITY AND FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHERCHARITABLE PURPOSES WHETHER RELIGIOUS OR PHILANTHROPIC IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AS THE CHURCH SHALLFROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £583,794. The trustees have confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted general funds stood at £420,696, while restricted funds were held at £163,098.
What the accounts disclose
“we are aiming to maintain free reserves of 75%, by planning for a 3-5% minimum surplus over expenditure.”
“During the year the trustees identified that remuneration paid to the Church Minister, who also serves as a trustee, was not expressly authorised by the charity's governing document.” — page 4
“received donations totalling £36,395 (2025: £32,410) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 15
“paid £3,357 (2025: £nil) to These 4 Walls for decorating services. Laura Stevens, who is a trustee, is the wife of Neil Stevens who trades as These 4 Walls.” — page 15
“received donations totalling £36,395 (2025: £32,410) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 15
“paid £3,357 (2025: £nil) to These 4 Walls for decorating services. Laura Stevens, who is a trustee, is the wife of Neil Stevens who trades as These 4 Walls.” — page 15
“During the year the trustees identified that remuneration paid to the Church Minister, who also serves as a trustee, was not expressly authorised by the charity's governing document.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Laura Catherine Stevenschair
- BILL DODSWORTH
- Catherine Rose Elliott
- Della Jane Herd
- Emma Ruth Hawthorn
- Ian David Santry
- JOHN MICHAEL HAWTHORN
- KEVIN RONALD MOORE
- Lee Anthony Wilson
- REV NICK GRAY
- Shazia David
- Timothy John Kerslake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £182k | £184k |
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £169k |
| 31/03/2024 | £207k | £160k |
| 31/03/2023 | £128k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £121k | £135k |
Common questions
Is STAINES CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £583,794. The trustees have confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted general funds stood at £420,696, while restricted funds were held at £163,098. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER RELIEF IN NEED CIO | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £2k |
| LORD MAYOR OF MANCHESTER'S CHARITY APPEAL TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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- STANMORE CHAPEL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAINES CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH CHICHESTER | £94k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| STANMORE CHAPEL | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRATTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £28k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH HOUSE | £66k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSLEY HALL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £1.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |