HOOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN HOOK/TOLWORTH AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MANAGING TRUSTEES, FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £105,561, which is in excess of the trustees' policy target of three months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to keep financial reserves at typically three months expenditure.” — page 6
“Paul Pease, a trustee, was employed and the charity paid £45,979 (2024: £50,403) in respect of his duties as a pastor. This payment to a trustee is permitted by the church constitution. Pension contributions of £2,640 (2024: £2,640) were also paid.” — page 20
“Paul Pease, a trustee, was employed and the charity paid £45,979 (2024: £50,403) in respect of his duties as a pastor. This payment to a trustee is permitted by the church constitution. Pension contributions of £2,640 (2024: £2,640) were also paid.” — page 20
“During the year, £10,875 (2024: £10,103) was given to Insight, a charity of which Raymond James is a trustee.” — page 20
“Paul Pease, a trustee, was employed and the charity paid £45,979 (2024: £50,403) in respect of his duties as a pastor. This payment to a trustee is permitted by the church constitution. Pension contributions of £2,640 (2024: £2,640) were also paid.” — page 20
“During the year, £10,875 (2024: £10,103) was given to Insight, a charity of which Raymond James is a trustee.” — page 20
Trustees
- RAY JAMES
- RICHARD GEORGE BROWN
- STEVE WIGGINTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £332k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £262k | £269k |
| 31/03/2023 | £433k | £321k |
| 31/03/2022 | £287k | £366k |
| 31/03/2021 | £414k | £466k |
Common questions
Is HOOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £105,561, which is in excess of the trustees' policy target of three months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chowdhary & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HOOK
- LIFE CHURCH HOOK
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S HOOK
- HERTFORD TOWN CHURCH
- PELSALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- HOYLAKE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOOK EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £332k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HOOK | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH HOOK | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S HOOK | £87k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD TOWN CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PELSALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £415k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |