KING'S CHURCH AMERSHAM

Registered charity 1136061 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as KINGS CHURCH AMERSHAM

Advancing the Christian faith in accordance with our Statement of Beliefs, relieving sickness and financial hardship, provision of facilities for educational, recreational and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare. For detailed information see website www.kca.church

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Latest income
£903k
Latest spending
£882k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £20,951 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total revenue of £902,644 against total expenditure of £881,963. Free reserves stood at £146,523, which the Trustees consider sufficient to fund ongoing unrestricted expenditure and in line with their policy of maintaining a minimum of £60,000. The Trustees and auditors confirm the group is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
One employee, received employee benefits of more than £60,000 (2024: 1) which lies in between the band of £70,000 to £79,999. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
One employee, received employee benefits of more than £60,000 (2024: 1) which lies in between the band of £70,000 to £79,999. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations and gifts (85% of income)
Its total revenue was £902,644; of this £767,486 resulted from regular giving to the work of the Church
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of £60,000 net current assets less restricted reserves and minimum £80,000 cash (held: £147k)
the group’s policy is that net current assets less restricted reserves should be a minimum of £60,000 and that the amount of cash held in its bank accounts should be a minimum of £80,000 — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Paul Thomas and Julian Dagnall received emoluments as Pastors.
Trustees' emoluments relate to two Trustees who are employed as Pastors of the Church; Paul Thomas (the highest paid employee) and Julian Dagnall.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 13
OTBCTA received £751,626 from the sale of the Baptist Chapel, which represents the balance of endowment funds held at both 31 March 2025 and 2024. — page 24
Trustees' emoluments relate to two Trustees who are employed as Pastors of the Church; Paul Thomas (the highest paid employee) and Julian Dagnall.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 6
OTBCTA received £751,626 from the sale of the Baptist Chapel, which represents the balance of endowment funds held at both 31 March 2025 and 2024. — page 24
Trustees' emoluments relate to two Trustees who are employed as Pastors of the Church; Paul Thomas (the highest paid employee) and Julian Dagnall.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: KCA Roast Ltd, KCA Ventures Ltd
These financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, KCA Roast Ltd (registered in England and Wales under number 09216215) and KCA Ventures Ltd (registered in England and Wales under number 16096250) — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by SKS Audit LLP. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Kings Church Amersham (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£903k
Total spending
£882k
Cost of raising funds
£61k
Reserves (reported)
£147k
Employees
15

Reported reserves equal ~2.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Buckinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£903k£882k
31/03/2024£946k£804k
31/03/2023£752k£740k
31/03/2022£625k£653k
31/03/2021£608k£582k

Common questions

Is KING'S CHURCH AMERSHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £20,951 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total revenue of £902,644 against total expenditure of £881,963. Free reserves stood at £146,523, which the Trustees consider sufficient to fund ongoing unrestricted expenditure and in line with their policy of maintaining a minimum of £60,000. The Trustees and auditors confirm the group is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SKS Audit LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of KING'S CHURCH AMERSHAM earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.