WELWYN EVANGELICAL CHURCH ( FORMERLY BETHEL CHAPEL WELWYN)

Registered charity 1135832 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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

Causes: Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£124k
Latest spending
£109k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £50,001 - £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
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.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Cover ministerial, care, local outreach, administration and support costs without which the Church could not function; Provide funds which can be designated to specific projects to enable these projects to be undertaken at short notice. (held: £427k)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Pastor JP Campbell (also a trustee) received salary in £50,000-£60,000 band.
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Pastor/Trustee Salary
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.