ENGAGE WOKING SCHOOLS
We are a local Christian charity that is passionate about taking the Christian message into schools in and around Woking. Our mission is to share the message with children and teenagers throughout their school life, supporting and inspiring them through Faith, Hope and Love. We work collaboratively with local churches and the community to help build and strengthen connections with local schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £41,564, with the charity funded substantially by local churches and individual donors. The trustees report that they wish to carry reserves as low as possible, relying on the expectation that local churches would provide support if funds fell below necessary levels. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Gifts from churches 34,283” — page 8
“We would wish to carry reserves as low as is possible, as the charity is funded substantially by the churches in Woking and if funds were to fall to below the level necessary to maintain the charity, the Trustees would expect to be able to call upon the support of local churches.” — page 4
Trustees
- COLOGERO VULLO
- Jon Hills
- Paul Kingston
- Rev Jonathan Thomas
- Sandra Bayliss
- Shirley Anne Morris
- Simon Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £43k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £44k | £28k |
Common questions
Is ENGAGE WOKING SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £41,564, with the charity funded substantially by local churches and individual donors. The trustees report that they wish to carry reserves as low as possible, relying on the expectation that local churches would provide support if funds fell below necessary levels. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENGAGE WOKING SCHOOLS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENGAGE WOKING SCHOOLS as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSELL, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, WOKING.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | FY2025 | £30k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSELL | FY2025 | £1k | From church funds |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSELL | FY2022 | £1k | From church funds |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, WOKING | FY2024 | £600 | Mission giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, WOKING | FY2021 | £500 | Mission Partner |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, WOKING | FY2022 | £500 | Mission Giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, WOKING | FY2023 | £500 | Mission giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HORSELL | FY2023 | £100 | From church funds |