HORWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Worship services (all open to the public), dedication of infants, adult baptism, marriages, funeralsMeetings for Bible study and prayerSupporting missionary and evangelistic workVisiting the sick and lonelyWeekly luncheon club for the elderlyParticipating in local inter-church projects which address community needs (eg food bank)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church reported a surplus of £877.35 for the year, with total receipts of £29,806.20 against total expenditure of £28,928.85. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £67,933.02, which the examiner notes excludes the value of the church building. The examiner confirmed the accounts give a true and fair view and noted no known liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The income of the church was derived mainly from donations (Sunday offerings, standing orders and online giving) from members of the congregation. In 2025 this totalled f 1 9,855.40.” — page 2
Trustees
- Eric Kentchair
- Christine Savage
- KEITH DOWNHAM
- MICHAEL DEWHURST
- MICHAEL WILLIAM WILSON
- Paul Martin Chapple
- RAY WILLIAM HAUGHTON
- SHAUN COOPER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £35k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £22k |
Common questions
Is HORWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church reported a surplus of £877.35 for the year, with total receipts of £29,806.20 against total expenditure of £28,928.85. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £67,933.02, which the examiner notes excludes the value of the church building. The examiner confirmed the accounts give a true and fair view and noted no known liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.