GRACE CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE
To demonstrate the Christian faith in action by being a church in the Cambridge area.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT AND PRACTICE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITAS STATED IN THE MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF THE CHARITY. THE CHARITY MAY ALSO CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD, PROVIDED THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPAL OBJECT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,439 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £153,503. The trustees consider this level of free cash reserves to be satisfactory and within their established policy of maintaining between 3 and 6 months of normal monthly expenditure. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees concluding there is a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a policy whereby free reserves held by the charity should be maintained at between 3 and 6 months of normal monthly church expenditure.” — page 6
“received donations totalling £69,574 (2024: £27,804) funded by related parties (which includes trustees and anyone closely connected)” — page 15
“paid rent of £21,600 (2024: £21,600) to trustee, R Dobson, for use of a property owned by Mr Dobson for church accommodation.” — page 15
“received donations totalling £69,574 (2024: £27,804) funded by related parties (which includes trustees and anyone closely connected)” — page 15
“paid rent of £21,600 (2024: £21,600) to trustee, R Dobson, for use of a property owned by Mr Dobson for church accommodation.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Brendan Joseph Beatan
- DR Derek Roberts
- Fiona Doel
- MATTHEW BORG
- Mark Rowland
- Robert Dobson
- Stewart Garry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £263k | £261k |
| 31/12/2024 | £276k | £234k |
| 31/12/2023 | £239k | £247k |
| 31/12/2022 | £239k | £261k |
| 31/12/2021 | £236k | £293k |
Common questions
Is GRACE CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,439 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £153,503. The trustees consider this level of free cash reserves to be satisfactory and within their established policy of maintaining between 3 and 6 months of normal monthly expenditure. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees concluding there is a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.