HUTTON AND SHENFIELD UNION CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian Faith by regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching. Pastoral care to those in need. Evangelism and mission. The communion of the Lord's Supper. Advancing education by working with the BSCWT and assisting in local schools and arranging Youth Activities. Letting the church halls for community activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted and designated reserves from £95,622.73 to £90,671.34. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to four months of fixed expenditure, targeting approximately £145,000, whereas actual free reserves stood at approximately £70,000 at year-end. The accounts state that sufficient reserves are maintained to ensure commitments can be met and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“it is planned that the Reserves will be about three/four months of fixed expenditure (approximately £145,000 p.a.)”
Trustees
- Alexander Newens Revd.chair
- Anna Gibson
- Beryl Handley Hunt
- Cheryl Burns Mrs
- Hilary Sweeney
- Lyn Corderoy
- Pauline Valerie Baker
- Ruby Froud
- Thomas Michael Medland
- Trevor Castle
- lindsey Crutchett Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £178k | £183k |
| 31/12/2024 | £185k | £216k |
| 31/12/2023 | £191k | £173k |
| 31/12/2022 | £201k | £210k |
| 31/12/2021 | £145k | £162k |
Common questions
Is HUTTON AND SHENFIELD UNION CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted and designated reserves from £95,622.73 to £90,671.34. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to four months of fixed expenditure, targeting approximately £145,000, whereas actual free reserves stood at approximately £70,000 at year-end. The accounts state that sufficient reserves are maintained to ensure commitments can be met and that the charity is operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Country Houses Foundation | 1 | £566k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER
- ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD
- BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
- HADDON HALL BAPTIST CHURCH
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUTTON AND SHENFIELD UNION CHURCH | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROCHESTER | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £120k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HADDON HALL BAPTIST CHURCH | £156k | £19,468 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |