NORTHWOOD CHAPEL
The charity works mainly in the town of Kirkby, Merseyside. We provide a base for youth work and some schools work, delivering food to the needy. An annual free family fun day for the people of Kirkby is also held during the year. The charity aims to present the Christian Gospel message throughout all its activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £14,504 for the year, reducing its net assets to £13,318. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to the cost of living crisis and the need to secure alternative funding. Unrestricted reserves of £2,515 are below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end charity funds do not meet this level and the trustees have plans to address this by focusing on income generation to increase the charity's income in the future.”
“However, the Trustees are aware of certain material uncertainties, including the potential financial and operational challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, which may cause doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Trustees are confident that alternative sources of funding will be secured to increase the level of reserves. On this basis, the Trustees have concluded that it remains appropriate to prepare the charity’s accounts on a going concern basis. The Trustees are aware that if alternative funding is not secured then the charity will no longer be a going concern and will have to cease operations.” — page 5
“The position of Church Pastor (Remunerated) is occupied by Mr G A Peel, a Trustee of the charity. This is a salaried position and was approved by the Charity Commission when the charity was established. Salary and pension contributions of £17,582 (2023: £17,924) were paid in the year.” — page 6
“The position of Church Pastor (Remunerated) is occupied by Mr G A Peel, a Trustee of the charity. This is a salaried position and was approved by the Charity Commission when the charity was established. Salary and pension contributions of £17,582 (2023: £17,924) were paid in the year.” — page 6
Trustees
- GRAHAM ANTHONY PEELchair
- Alan Peter Kellard
- Rev PETER DAVID ROBERTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £58k |
| 31/12/2023 | £68k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £44k |
| 31/12/2021 | £37k | £45k |
| 31/12/2020 | £53k | £35k |
Common questions
Is NORTHWOOD CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £14,504 for the year, reducing its net assets to £13,318. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to the cost of living crisis and the need to secure alternative funding. Unrestricted reserves of £2,515 are below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTHWOOD CHAPEL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHWOOD CHAPEL as a grant recipient include The Rathbones Group Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2021 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £5k | Kirkby Foodbank at Northwood Chapel |