CHRIST CHURCH SWANLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
To promote and teach the christian faith by providing regular public worship for all ages, including programmes for children and young people.Offer pastoral care to help members and others in need, particularly those in ill health, distress or poverty.In serving the local community, the charity makes its premises available to various organisations and self help groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £18,511 for the year, with unrestricted cash reserves standing at £91,878. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding no less than £31,000 in unrestricted cash. The trustees report that the church is in a safe financial position and have increased reserves to ensure stability for future maintenance and growth.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £31,000 (which equates to about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 6
“In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £5,163 (2024: £5,232) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Rev G.O. Kalu, who is a trustee so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 12
“In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £5,163 (2024: £5,232) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Rev G.O. Kalu, who is a trustee so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 12
Trustees
- Andrew Finch
- Andrew John Hammond
- DAVID STEVEN DODD
- Mark James Richardson
- Susan Elizabeth Smith
- Susan Ryan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £114k |
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £139k |
| 31/12/2023 | £152k | £152k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £122k |
| 31/12/2021 | £179k | £206k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH SWANLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £18,511 for the year, with unrestricted cash reserves standing at £91,878. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding no less than £31,000 in unrestricted cash. The trustees report that the church is in a safe financial position and have increased reserves to ensure stability for future maintenance and growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | 1 | £61k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SWANLEY ST PAUL AND HEXTABLE ST PETER
- SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- CRAWLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH SWANLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SWANLEY ST PAUL AND HEXTABLE ST PETER | £262k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| CRAWLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |