AMERSHAM FREE CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £269,250 to £236,576 due to unrestricted expenditure exceeding income by £32,674. The trustees maintain a designated closure reserve of £50,000, which meets their stated policy of holding three months' running costs. The charity holds significant liquid assets, including £150,000 in fixed-term deposits and £157,334 in cash at bank.
What the accounts disclose
“The Elders believe that they should hold a fund equivalent to three months running costs, together with related employment costs. An amount of £50,000 has been so designated.” — page 5
“The Church made donations to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme of £3,414 (2023: £3,250), Baptist Missionary Society of £3,414 (2023: £3,235) and the United Reformed Church of £6,828 (2023: £6,492). The trustees and related parties donated a total of £19,324 (2023: £24,155) towards the general and specific work of the church.” — page 18
“M Green received organists fees of £130 (2023: £455). P Waumsley received emoluments for caretaking duties £690 (2023: £2,465).”
“The Church made donations to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme of £3,414 (2023: £3,250), Baptist Missionary Society of £3,414 (2023: £3,235) and the United Reformed Church of £6,828 (2023: £6,492). The trustees and related parties donated a total of £19,324 (2023: £24,155) towards the general and specific work of the church.” — page 18
“M Green received organists fees of £130 (2023: £455). P Waumsley received emoluments for caretaking duties £690 (2023: £2,465).”
Trustees
- REV IAN GREENchair
- Beverley Underwood
- DAVID ELDRIDGE
- Hazel Ruby Richardson
- Janet Reid
- John Munro ACMA
- Judy Cyster
- Michael Richards
- Peter Burdin
- Rev ERNA STEVENSON
- Rev Heather McIntyre
- Sara Autton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £324k | £197k |
| 31/12/2024 | £212k | £212k |
| 31/12/2023 | £289k | £192k |
| 31/12/2022 | £192k | £178k |
| 31/12/2021 | £153k | £132k |
Common questions
Is AMERSHAM FREE CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £269,250 to £236,576 due to unrestricted expenditure exceeding income by £32,674. The trustees maintain a designated closure reserve of £50,000, which meets their stated policy of holding three months' running costs. The charity holds significant liquid assets, including £150,000 in fixed-term deposits and £157,334 in cash at bank. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.