CHRISTCHURCH REDBOURN
The purposes of the Church shall be:-1.the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Redbourn and the surrounding neighbourhood; and2.Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Managing Trustees, further the work of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £70,153.54 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider satisfactory for meeting ongoing requirements. The charity reported a net income surplus of £3,381.23 for the year, funded primarily by general donations from its members.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees agree to hold reserves equivalent to a minimum of 3 months’ expenditure to provide financial stability during periods of unexpected ‘one off’ expenditure or sudden drops in income.”
“The Minister is a Trustee and is paid a reasonable salary with the benefit of housing being provided thereby providing benefit for his family.”
Trustees
- David Burtonchair
- MR DAVE FAULKNER
- REV CHRIS SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £160k | £156k |
| 30/09/2024 | £183k | £160k |
| 30/09/2023 | £144k | £150k |
| 30/09/2022 | £132k | £134k |
| 30/09/2021 | £113k | £114k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTCHURCH REDBOURN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £70,153.54 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider satisfactory for meeting ongoing requirements. The charity reported a net income surplus of £3,381.23 for the year, funded primarily by general donations from its members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHRISTCHURCH REDBOURN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHRISTCHURCH REDBOURN as a grant recipient include CHRISTCHURCH HARPENDEN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH HARPENDEN | FY2023 | £2k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY REDBOURN
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL
- THE REDBOURN CHARITIES
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD NEWNESS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE"
- CHILTERN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH REDBOURN | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY REDBOURN | £495k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF REDLAND, BRISTOL | £455k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDBOURN CHARITIES | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD NEWNESS OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £229k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE" | £150k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |