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MAGDALEN ROAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Registered charity 1136466 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MAGDALEN ROAD CHURCH

The church holds weekly services for public worship. There are other community based activities for all ages, including children and young people. Activities are open to members of the church and the wider public

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Latest income
£317k
Latest spending
£275k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £82,121 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted, designated, and restricted funds carrying forward amounting to £1,373,802. The trustees have set a reserves policy of maintaining at least three months of general fund expenditure, and the actual unrestricted general fund balance of £147,786 is reported against this target. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees assessing the church's ability to continue by reviewing plans for 2025-26 and the level of regular income.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £13,507 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“A trustee, Andrew Sweasey in his role as Pastor received emoluments of £13,507 during the year ended 31.12.2025.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months general fund expenditure (held: £148k)
“The trustees have set a policy of having at least three months general fund expenditure at the end of the year.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Andrew Sweasey received emoluments of £13,507. Pat Brittenden received a mission grant of £1,366. Jeremy Fowler received a mission grant of £1,935.
“A trustee, Andrew Sweasey in his role as Pastor received emoluments of £13,507 during the year ended 31.12.2025.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A trustee, Pat Brittenden received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,366
“A trustee, Pat Brittenden received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,366 ( 2024: £1.366)” — page 17
“A trustee Jeremy Fowler received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,935.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A trustee Jeremy Fowler received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,935.
“A trustee, Pat Brittenden received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,366 ( 2024: £1.366)” — page 17
“A trustee Jeremy Fowler received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,935.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The church paid company secretarial and accounts filing fees of £708 for Magdalen Road Church Development Limited, a related party controlled by trustees.
“A trustee, Pat Brittenden received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,366 ( 2024: £1.366)” — page 17
“A trustee Jeremy Fowler received during the year ended 31.3.2025 a mission grant of £1,935.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Magdalen Road Church Developments Ltd
“A separate company, Magdalen Road Church Developments Ltd, was set up to act as the legal owner of the building that we own, however this is currently dormant.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£317k£275k
31/03/2024£353k£275k
31/03/2023£266k£276k
31/03/2022£249k£296k
31/03/2021£250k£268k

Common questions

Is MAGDALEN ROAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £82,121 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted, designated, and restricted funds carrying forward amounting to £1,373,802. The trustees have set a reserves policy of maintaining at least three months of general fund expenditure, and the actual unrestricted general fund balance of £147,786 is reported against this target. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees assessing the church's ability to continue by reviewing plans for 2025-26 and the level of regular income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of MAGDALEN ROAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £13,507 band.