RIVERSIDE CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of negative £161,202 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £1,233,770 to £1,072,568. Per the trustees' report, the unrestricted reserves held at year-end were £1,066,401, which the trustees estimated to be at the appropriate level based on their reserves policy target of £120,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations eligible for Gift Aid 148,754”
“During the year, 4 (2023: 5) Charity Trustees have made donations to the Charity totalling £24,657 (2023: £29,950). L Bushell, the daughter of D Bushell, a Trustee of the Charity was employed during the year. The total compensation she received was £25,786 (2023: £22,931) commensurate to this role.” — page 34
“L Bushell, the daughter of D Bushell, a Trustee of the Charity was employed during the year. The total compensation she received was £25,786 (2023: £22,931) commensurate to this role.” — page 34
“During the year, 4 (2023: 5) Charity Trustees have made donations to the Charity totalling £24,657 (2023: £29,950). L Bushell, the daughter of D Bushell, a Trustee of the Charity was employed during the year. The total compensation she received was £25,786 (2023: £22,931) commensurate to this role.” — page 34
“L Bushell, the daughter of D Bushell, a Trustee of the Charity was employed during the year. The total compensation she received was £25,786 (2023: £22,931) commensurate to this role.” — page 34
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Sean Carterchair
- DARLENE BUSHELL
- Michael Edward Clements
- Rebecca Julia Swansbury
- SIMON BATESON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £547k | £621k |
| 31/12/2024 | £485k | £647k |
| 31/12/2023 | £447k | £546k |
| 31/12/2022 | £655k | £627k |
| 31/12/2021 | £537k | £485k |
Common questions
Is RIVERSIDE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of negative £161,202 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £1,233,770 to £1,072,568. Per the trustees' report, the unrestricted reserves held at year-end were £1,066,401, which the trustees estimated to be at the appropriate level based on their reserves policy target of £120,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2021 | £4k | Riverside Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £9k | Riverside Church - Pantry Project |
Funders of similar charities
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE CHURCH | £547k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIVERSIDE CHURCH TRUST | £819k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON RIVERSIDE CHURCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Church Homeless Charity | £421k | — | 0 | above | 19.0% | no doubt |
| RIVER CHURCH SUTTON | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| River Church Wales | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |