DUKINFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The purposes of the church shall be:-(1) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Dukinfield and the surrounding neighbourhood; and2) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the church in general meeting further the work of the church.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH SHALL BE:-(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN DUNKINFIELD AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN GENERAL MEETING FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £25,542.00, while total expenditure on pastoral and running costs was £52,900.53, resulting in a net deficit. The current account balance decreased from £24,672.04 to £22,635.62, and the charity holds £30,670.16 in deposit accounts at The Kingdom Bank.
What the accounts disclose
“Finance – Copies of the church accounts are attached below.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 8
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 8
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 14/05/2024, 104 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Emma Collins
- Nick Donnelly
- Peter Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £49k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £50k |
| 31/03/2021 | £74k | £59k |
Common questions
Is DUKINFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £25,542.00, while total expenditure on pastoral and running costs was £52,900.53, resulting in a net deficit. The current account balance decreased from £24,672.04 to £22,635.62, and the charity holds £30,670.16 in deposit accounts at The Kingdom Bank.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £4k |
| CHRISTCHURCH HARPENDEN | 1 | £2k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
- CASTLEFIELDS CHURCH
- DUFFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHURCH ON THE WAY
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKINFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CASTLEFIELDS CHURCH | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DUFFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £48k | £26,332.80 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH ON THE WAY | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALBANY RD BAPTIST CHURCH | £273k | £37,792 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |