CHRIST CHURCH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHELMSFORD CHARITY
Christ Church Chelmsford exists for the public worship of God according to the principles and usages of the United Reformed Church. It believes that the priorities for the life of the congregation and its outreach in the local community should be preaching/teaching and spiritual direction, youth and childrenÔÇÖs work, pastoral care, and Church growth.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total assets decreased by £8,798 to £705,253, with unrestricted funds showing a net deficit for the year. The charity holds significant investments of £516,171 and cash of £117,882, maintaining a reserves policy to cover three months' expenditure in cash and one year's expenditure in medium-term investments.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is to hold sufficient cash on deposit to cover three months’ expenditure, and to hold medium term investments to cover one full year’s expenditure.”
Trustees
- Rev Joanne Louise Clare-Youngchair
- JEAN FRANCES BEGG MCASLAN
- Jane Elizabeth Humphreys
- Johannes Jacobus Fourie van Staden
- Sue Fleming
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £215k | £242k |
| 31/12/2024 | £210k | £299k |
| 31/12/2023 | £198k | £238k |
| 31/12/2022 | £223k | £266k |
| 31/12/2021 | £222k | £208k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHELMSFORD CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total assets decreased by £8,798 to £705,253, with unrestricted funds showing a net deficit for the year. The charity holds significant investments of £516,171 and cash of £117,882, maintaining a reserves policy to cover three months' expenditure in cash and one year's expenditure in medium-term investments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.