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,
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £583,794. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Unrestricted general reserves stood at £420,696, which the trustees aim to maintain at a level covering 75% of expenditure to manage cash flow and potential building improvements.
What the accounts disclose
“we are aiming to maintain free reserves of 75%, by planning for a 3-5% minimum surplus over expenditure.”
“Rev Nick Gray served as church minister and received the above payments in respect of that role and not for serving as a trustee. The charity's governing document does not express power permitting such remuneration.” — page 12
“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
“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. The trustees took legal advice, reported the matter to the Charity Commission and have applied for the appropriate authority.” — page 4
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 expenditure deficit of £2,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £583,794. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Unrestricted general reserves stood at £420,696, which the trustees aim to maintain at a level covering 75% of expenditure to manage cash flow and potential building improvements. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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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 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON | £406k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) | £539k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE, WEST WORTHING | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |