GREAT BARTON FREE CHURCH
Latest income
£150k
Latest spending
£117k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £35,998, representing approximately two months of cover against foreseeable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: Under £20,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Mr M Long: £14,370 (2022: £11,899) and Mrs E Long: £14,370 (2022: £11,899). In addition, employers pension contributions of £719 each were paid on behalf of both Mr and Mrs Long”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: one month of foreseeable expenditure (held: £36k)
“Hence, it is general practice to maintain sufficient reserves to meet foreseeable expenditure for the month ahead.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mr T Harrington is a director of Skylark International Community, to which the charity paid £8,560.
“Mr T Harrington is also a director of Skylark International Community that provide support and spiritual oversight to Freedom Church. During the year the Church paid a tithe of £8,560 to Skylark International Community” — page 14
“Mrs S Harrington continues to be remunerated as Associate Leader. During the year remuneration paid excluding employer pension contributions was £11,475” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs S Harrington (connected to Trustee Mr T Harrington) is employed as Associate Leader and received remuneration.
“Mr T Harrington is also a director of Skylark International Community that provide support and spiritual oversight to Freedom Church. During the year the Church paid a tithe of £8,560 to Skylark International Community” — page 14
“Mrs S Harrington continues to be remunerated as Associate Leader. During the year remuneration paid excluding employer pension contributions was £11,475” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08364261
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/04/2015)
Trustees
- Johnnie Darren Bullen
- Lindsay Rollett
- Linsey Potter
- Michael Steven Long
- Shaun Collins
- Steven Graham Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £150k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £161k | £174k |
| 31/03/2023 | £188k | £184k |
| 31/03/2022 | £149k | £147k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £115k |
Common questions
Is GREAT BARTON FREE CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £35,998, representing approximately two months of cover against foreseeable expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of GREAT BARTON FREE CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £20,000 band.