TAUNTON FAMILY CHURCH
Church services and other meetings for the promotion and education of Christianity.Other courses to support marital/partnership relationships and the raising of Children
Objects
3.1 THE NAME OF THE CHURCH IS 'TAUNTON FAMILY CHURCH' (OR ANY OTHER NAME CHOSEN BY RESOLUTION OF THE TRUSTEES)3.2 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:3.2.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;3.2.2 TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; AND3.2.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.3.3 THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £5,623 for the period ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £6,569. The trustees report that the charity is in the process of amalgamating with Canon Street Church to form New Creation Church, with the goal of discontinuing Taunton Family Church as a separate entity in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Richard Shaw, a trustee, is employed by the church as pastor.” — page 10
“The unrestricted cash balances carried forward totaling £6,569 are the reserves.”
“Richard Shaw, a trustee, is employed by the church as pastor.” — page 10
“Richard Shaw, a trustee, is employed by the church as pastor. The chruch’s trust deed allows for the employment of a trustee where it is in the interests of the church to do so and where the terms of employment are reasonable and subject to review.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Christopher Tancockchair
- Blake Robinson
- RICHARD LEONARD SHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £69k | £75k |
| 31/12/2023 | £76k | £85k |
| 31/08/2022 | £7k | £7k |
| 31/08/2021 | £69k | £69k |
| 31/08/2020 | £86k | £95k |
Common questions
Is TAUNTON FAMILY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £5,623 for the period ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £6,569. The trustees report that the charity is in the process of amalgamating with Canon Street Church to form New Creation Church, with the goal of discontinuing Taunton Family Church as a separate entity in the coming year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TAUNTON FAMILY CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.