OUGHTIBRIDGE WESLEYAN REFORM CHAPEL
OWRC is a family church serving the people in the locality. We hold regular Sunday services; provide instruction in the Christian faith; hold evening groups for children and teenagers; provide support for organisations and individuals working for the advancement of the Christian faith; allow the premises to be hired by other organisations with compatible aims.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £24,973 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to significant expenditures on auditorium refurbishment and circuit contributions. Despite this deficit, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £37,680, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of approximately £10,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The intention of the trustees to keep a minimum a reserves level of approximately £10,000 to provide cash flow and working capital to allow for repair work before insurance payouts are received.”
Trustees
- Adrian Watson Little
- Andrew Edward Misiukanis
- Angela Elizabeth Howard
- Christopher James Nicholson
- Christopher Spencer Ian Yeardley
- John William Harrold Scarffe
- MATTHEW JOEL BROOK
- PETER SHAPLAND
- Pamela Smith
- RICHARD PETER HALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £55k |
| 31/12/2024 | £81k | £101k |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £6k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £9k |
| 31/12/2021 | £36k | £37k |
Common questions
Is OUGHTIBRIDGE WESLEYAN REFORM CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £24,973 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to significant expenditures on auditorium refurbishment and circuit contributions. Despite this deficit, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £37,680, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of approximately £10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.