WELWYN EVANGELICAL CHURCH ( FORMERLY BETHEL CHAPEL WELWYN)
The advancement of the Christian religion both in the Welwyn area and elsewhere achieved by regular meetings for public worship and for Bible teaching financial support for our pastor and others so that they can devote themselves to the ministry of preaching teaching and pastoral care evangelistic activities production of Christian literature practical help to those in need
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLES OF FAITH. THE CHARITY MAY ALSO CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net reserves were approximately £427,000 at year end, which the trustees believe is sufficient to cover operational costs and designated projects. Total receipts increased by £14,000 compared to the previous year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £355,947. The charity holds significant cash funds and investments, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“His gross salary, paid in his role as a church leader, is allowed by the governing document, and was within a salary band of £50,000 to £60,000.”
“The Officers have agreed a policy on reserves such that unrestricted funds are maintained at a level to: a) Cover ministerial, care, local outreach, administration and support costs without which the Church could not function. b) Provide funds which can be designated to specific projects to enable these projects to be undertaken at short notice.” — page 4
“The Pastor, JP Campbell, is both a church leader and a trustee. His gross salary, paid in his role as a church leader, is allowed by the governing document, and was within a salary band of £50,000 to £60,000.” — page 10
“The Pastor, JP Campbell, is both a church leader and a trustee. His gross salary, paid in his role as a church leader, is allowed by the governing document, and was within a salary band of £50,000 to £60,000.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANDREW DAVID WARD
- CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POUNTNEY
- Jamie Porteous Campbell
- Stephen John Coombes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £124k | £109k |
| 30/09/2024 | £110k | £119k |
| 30/09/2023 | £112k | £109k |
| 30/09/2022 | £96k | £102k |
| 30/09/2021 | £98k | £93k |
Common questions
Is WELWYN EVANGELICAL CHURCH ( FORMERLY BETHEL CHAPEL WELWYN) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net reserves were approximately £427,000 at year end, which the trustees believe is sufficient to cover operational costs and designated projects. Total receipts increased by £14,000 compared to the previous year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £355,947. The charity holds significant cash funds and investments, with no disclosed liabilities or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WELWYN EVANGELICAL CHURCH ( FORMERLY BETHEL CHAPEL WELWYN) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £56k |
| BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | 1 | £0 |
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WELWYN AND WOOLMER GREEN
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- CRANLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELWYN EVANGELICAL CHURCH ( FORMERLY BETHEL CHAPEL WELWYN) | £124k | £50,001 - £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WELWYN AND WOOLMER GREEN | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRANLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £477k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |