ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, BERKHAMSTED
The celebration of public worship; the teaching of the Christian faith; mission and evangelism; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved; the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs; and the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were approximately £63,000, which the trustees consider appropriate under their reserves policy. The charity reports its highest ever General Fund income of £106,000 and projects sufficient resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to ensure that the church has sufficient unrestricted funds to meet its financial commitments; to demonstrate that the church is sustainable into the future; to ensure that the church is able to manage future unforeseen financial difficulties; to ensure that excessive funds are not held without any identifiable reason or for any identifiable purpose.” — page 5
“£120 (2024 - £nil) for garden work was paid to a close relative of David Pain.”
“The aggregate total of such donations was £27,024 (2024 - £26,313), excluding those to Special Appeals Fund for external causes.”
“£120 (2024 - £nil) for garden work was paid to a close relative of David Pain.”
“The aggregate total of such donations was £27,024 (2024 - £26,313), excluding those to Special Appeals Fund for external causes.”
Trustees
- Revd Dr Caroline Wickenschair
- Alison Jenny Ginn
- CHRIS LUMB
- DAVID ROGER PAIN
- Gillian Southgate
- Helen Temple
- Ivor Newton Hancock
- Jeremy Walter Drage
- Julie Mary Wakely
- KATE SPALL
- LINDA CATHERINA MORGAN
- MICHAEL JOHN ROBINSON
- Margaret Susan Ingram
- RICHARD DAVID HACKWORTH
- STEVE SPALL
- TRACY ANN ROBINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £170k | £195k |
| 31/08/2024 | £220k | £471k |
| 31/08/2023 | £118k | £93k |
| 31/08/2022 | £111k | £88k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £103k |
Common questions
Is ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, BERKHAMSTED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were approximately £63,000, which the trustees consider appropriate under their reserves policy. The charity reports its highest ever General Fund income of £106,000 and projects sufficient resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.