DEVA CHURCH
The objectives of Deva Church are to communicate the life changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible and to provide a Christian Church Fellowship. Outreach to and support for the community is through a number of activities and the building is also used for a number of community activities, organised by the Church and others including The Police and local Council
Objects
2.2 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.2.2.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS INSUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.2.2.2 TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.2.2.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOMOR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £44,007 as of 31 March 2025, with total income for the year being £28,959. The trustees report that income has slightly increased compared to the previous year, and the charity maintains a reserves policy to ensure sufficient funds for unforeseen expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“Offerings and Donations” — page 6
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity at a level which provides sufficient funds to enable the charity to continue in operation while it addresses any unforeseen expenses or shortfall in long term resources.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Anne Dunningham
- DR ANDREW DAVID ANTHONY DALTON
- David Andrew Phillips
- David Kendal Jones FRICS
- ERIC PAYNE OBE
- Elaine Susan Walby
- PHILLIP DAVID SHEPHERD
- RONALD JOHN CUTTING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £27k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £20k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £7k |
Common questions
Is DEVA CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £44,007 as of 31 March 2025, with total income for the year being £28,959. The trustees report that income has slightly increased compared to the previous year, and the charity maintains a reserves policy to ensure sufficient funds for unforeseen expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.