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LONGCAUSEWAY CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED AND METHODIST)

Registered charity 1143402 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LONGCAUSEWAY CHURCH

The celebration of public worship promoting the Christian Faith. Teaching the faith to all ages. Mission and evangelism. Promote the whole mission of the church through serving the community. Giving pastoral care and support to members and others in need, particular those in sickness, distress or poverty. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

Objects

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE PARTICIPATING CHURCHES.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£160k
Latest spending
£155k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £495,454, supported by a net income surplus of £5,114 and significant investment gains. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: maintain general funds such that the normal activities of the organisation can be maintained at a satisfactory level (held: £495k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain general funds such that the normal activities of the organisation can be maintained at a satisfactory level in order to achieve the purposes set out above.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: David Hall received £5,121 for services as organist.
“David Hall - organist - £5,121 (2023: £4,861). Other than this item no other trustee receives any remuneration from the charity.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee David Hall received remuneration as organist.
“David Hall - organist - £5,121 (2023: £4,861). Other than this item no other trustee receives any remuneration from the charity.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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

Operates in: Kirklees

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/11/2024£160k£155k
30/11/2023£149k£155k
30/11/2022£136k£150k
30/11/2021£114k£134k
30/11/2020£116k£123k

Common questions

Is LONGCAUSEWAY CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED AND METHODIST) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £495,454, supported by a net income surplus of £5,114 and significant investment gains. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.