GRACE CHURCH HAYWARDS HEATH
For the public benefit, to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £16,401 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total incoming resources of £138,219 against total expenditure of £121,818. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £90,348, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of approximately £30,000. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less three months' of unrestricted expenditure (which equates to approximately £30,000)” — page 5
“Jonathan Hobbs and Benjamin Read served as church minsters and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees” — page 12
“The charity also paid £20,970 (2024: £20,374) to Jonathan Hobbs for the charity's use of premises owned by Jonathan Hobbs” — page 12
“incurred expenditure totalling £16,585 in respect of the customary provision of accommodation to Benjamin Read and expenditure totalling £4,086 (2024: £3,863) in respect of the customary support of accommodation costs for Jonathan Hobbs” — page 12
“The charity also paid £20,970 (2024: £20,374) to Jonathan Hobbs for the charity's use of premises owned by Jonathan Hobbs” — page 12
“incurred expenditure totalling £16,585 in respect of the customary provision of accommodation to Benjamin Read and expenditure totalling £4,086 (2024: £3,863) in respect of the customary support of accommodation costs for Jonathan Hobbs” — page 12
Trustees
- LUKE DANIEL THOMASchair
- Ben James Read
- Leslie White
- REVD JONATHAN NOEL ALAN HOBBS
- Sally Jane Bannister
- Thomas Mark Burstow
- Victoria Pamela Ardran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £138k | £122k |
| 31/07/2024 | £118k | £115k |
| 31/07/2023 | £106k | £109k |
| 31/07/2022 | £93k | £98k |
| 31/07/2021 | £114k | £91k |
Common questions
Is GRACE CHURCH HAYWARDS HEATH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £16,401 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total incoming resources of £138,219 against total expenditure of £121,818. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash held at year-end was £90,348, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of approximately £30,000. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GRACE CHURCH HAYWARDS HEATH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GRACE CHURCH HAYWARDS HEATH as a grant recipient include THE SOLA TRUST, GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | Theological and ministry training grants |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Other church ministry |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Other church ministry |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Other church ministry |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |