MACKINTOSH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Religious activities
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:-1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.;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; AND3) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £15,584 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £99,411 against expenditure of £83,827. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £124,181, which the trustees state are well in excess of their policy target of covering 6 to 12 months of normal operating costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income in the year to 31 March 2025 £99,411 (2024 - £116,491), including legacies, donations from individuals and the associated gift aid totalling £97,495 (2024 - £115,283).” — page 5
“The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to cover 6 to 12 months of the normal operating costs of the church.” — page 5
“Alistair McGhee is remunerated by virtue of his position as Church Worker, with pay set and reviewed periodically by non-remunerated members of the Trustee Board.”
“A donation of £2,640 was made to the Rwanda Orphans Project, a charitable project over which Peter Andrews, a trustee, has significant influence.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JOHN HADDON GRIFFITHS M.SC.,B.EDchair
- Alasdair David Bevan Handley
- Andrew Reid Macpherson
- David John Gamble
- JACQUELINE ANDREWS
- PETER STANLEY ANDREWS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £99k | £84k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £83k |
| 31/03/2023 | £100k | £94k |
| 31/03/2022 | £74k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £86k | £79k |
Common questions
Is MACKINTOSH EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £15,584 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £99,411 against expenditure of £83,827. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £124,181, which the trustees state are well in excess of their policy target of covering 6 to 12 months of normal operating costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.