IMMANUEL WITH HIGHWORTH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEME OF UNION OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves represent seven months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding the trustees' ideal target of six months. The financial prospects are described as 'reasonably good' with no significant changes anticipated for the coming year, despite a rise in fuel costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Congregational offerings and other voluntary giving remained broadly the same as in 2024. At the same time income from room bookings showed a further increase.” — page 3
“Ideally, the Elders' Meeting would wish to have in hand for Immanuel an amount equal to at least six months' regular expenditure as "free" reserves”
Trustees
- Anne Kathryn FARROW
- Ceri Bevan
- Dr DONALD EDWIN MACARTHUR
- Elizabeth Ann Gleed
- Elizabeth Louise GIBNEY
- Helen Elizabeth MARSON
- Hilary Willard
- June Smyth
- Maria Kawonga
- Michael Dennis GORDON
- Michael Joseph Dismore
- Vivian Ann Blakesley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £203k | £190k |
| 31/12/2024 | £195k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £109k | £112k |
| 31/12/2022 | £119k | £102k |
| 31/12/2021 | £77k | £83k |
Common questions
Is IMMANUEL WITH HIGHWORTH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves represent seven months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding the trustees' ideal target of six months. The financial prospects are described as 'reasonably good' with no significant changes anticipated for the coming year, despite a rise in fuel costs.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
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- ST ANDREW'S CHEAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
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- IFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (TRUST FUNDS AND PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH)
- CROSSWAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMANUEL WITH HIGHWORTH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | £203k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL WEST WICKHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT PAGNELL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ANDREW'S CHEAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IMMANUEL CHURCH, CHICHESTER | £145k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (TRUST FUNDS AND PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH) | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |