WELL STREET UNITED CHURCH
Provision of site for public worship; pastoral work including providing meals, transport and care for the elderly; parent and toddlers group, running of school assemblies, provison of Christmas lunch for those who would be on their own over Christmas, holiday club for school aged children, weekly children & youth activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £75,479.26, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of average expenditure. The charity reported a net deficit of £1,425.81 for the year, although this was significantly lower than the anticipated £25,000 deficit due to one-off gifts.
What the accounts disclose
“Giving /Donations/Gift Aid 96,609.73” — page 5
“At least 3 months average expenditure is maintained within the general fund as a reserve.” — page 1
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Trustees
- Andrew Thomas Brazellchair
- Clair Mary Willoughby
- Geoffrey Charles Morris
- James Thomas Knapton
- Lynn Jeanette Billingham
- Margaret Gateley
- Suzanne Peace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £103k | £105k |
| 31/08/2024 | £139k | £111k |
| 31/08/2023 | £112k | £143k |
| 31/08/2022 | £145k | £125k |
| 31/08/2021 | £112k | £133k |
Common questions
Is WELL STREET UNITED CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £75,479.26, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of average expenditure. The charity reported a net deficit of £1,425.81 for the year, although this was significantly lower than the anticipated £25,000 deficit due to one-off gifts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher, Hanwell
- DORCHESTER FAMILY CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON
- SHERWELL UNITED CHURCH
- WILMSLOW UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- WESTFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL STREET UNITED CHURCH | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Christopher, Hanwell | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORCHESTER FAMILY CHURCH | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHERWELL UNITED CHURCH | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILMSLOW UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £246k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |