MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
The Charity operates through Sunday worship including activties for children. Additionaly we operate a breakfast for homeless people on a Saturday under the title Bridges. The Church offers a breadth of pastoral care especially for vulnerable people and seeks to work in partnership with the Swift Centre and Alternatives, two local charities, to serve young people and vulnerable families.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £3,368,533, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The financial position is described as challenging but satisfactory, with the charity holding underlying fixed assets that could be realized to meet cashflow requirements if necessary.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year, one of the trustees, Daniel Fitter, was employed in a full-time capacity by the Church as its Buildings Manager. Total remuneration and benefits (including employer's National Insurance and pension contributions) amounted to £29,832.45.” — page 17
“During the year, one of the trustees, Daniel Fitter, was employed in a full-time capacity by the Church as its Buildings Manager. Total remuneration and benefits (including employer's National Insurance and pension contributions) amounted to £29,832.45.” — page 17
“In addition, the Church engaged Josh R. Fitter, a relation of the same named trustee above, to carry out repair works to the Church building. Payments for all works in the year totalled £520.00 and were made on normal commercial terms.” — page 17
“During the year, one of the trustees, Daniel Fitter, was employed in a full-time capacity by the Church as its Buildings Manager. Total remuneration and benefits (including employer's National Insurance and pension contributions) amounted to £29,832.45.” — page 17
“In addition, the Church engaged Josh R. Fitter, a relation of the same named trustee above, to carry out repair works to the Church building. Payments for all works in the year totalled £520.00 and were made on normal commercial terms.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Andrew Allcockchair
- Daniel Ronald Fitter
- HILARY COLSTON
- Jeremy Paul Clewett
- Lydia Adjoa Yeboah
- Meghna Dwyer
- Oluseye Adelani Oyawoye
- Roseline Kikelomo Ariyo Small
- Shola Ajose
- Valerie Jean Fallows Donnelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £237k | £187k |
| 31/12/2023 | £224k | £187k |
| 31/12/2022 | £178k | £178k |
| 31/12/2021 | £129k | £135k |
| 31/12/2020 | £193k | £123k |
Common questions
Is MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £3,368,533, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The financial position is described as challenging but satisfactory, with the charity holding underlying fixed assets that could be realized to meet cashflow requirements if necessary. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2014 | £10k | Community Audit |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/05/2014 | £10k | "Local heroes; discovering and sharing their stories" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2011 | £76k | Welcome Centre |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/12/2010 | £41k | "Revealing the Memorial Bells" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
Charities like this
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST CHURCH CITY OF MERCY LIMITED
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ('RCCG') VICTORY CENTRE FOR ALL NATIONS
- WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHIGWELL AND CHIGWELL ROW
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £237k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHRIST CHURCH CITY OF MERCY LIMITED | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ('RCCG') VICTORY CENTRE FOR ALL NATIONS | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WICKFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON | £339k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |