OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM
The object of the CIO, for the public benefit, is the advancement of the Christian faith, inaccordance with the Statement of Faith, in such parts of the United Kingdom and theworld as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £53,210 for the year, with total income of £566,863 against total expenditure of £513,652. Free reserves stood at £177,847, representing 6.9 months of unrestricted expenditure, which the trustees consider reasonable against a policy target of 3-12 months. The trustees and auditors confirm there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“For our General Fund, a range of 3-12 months cover of unrestricted expenditure is considered a target free reserve level.” — page 6
“There were unrestricted donations from related parties of £17,230 (2024: £21,999).” — page 31
“There were restricted donations from related parties of £73,740 (2024: £63,699).”
“There were unrestricted donations from related parties of £17,230 (2024: £21,999).” — page 31
“There were restricted donations from related parties of £73,740 (2024: £63,699).”
“There were unrestricted donations from related parties of £17,230 (2024: £21,999).” — page 31
“There were restricted donations from related parties of £73,740 (2024: £63,699).”
“In May 2023, a wholly owned subsidiary limited company was started called O.H.C. Caterham Ltd, trading as Café 181.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 100
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 100
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 85
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/05/2014)
Trustees
- COLIN DAVID ATKINSON
- GRAHAM NORMAN
- JONATHAN MARK HARDY
- Paul Duncan Bowker
- Peter Charles Fenton Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £567k | £514k |
| 31/03/2024 | £430k | £457k |
| 31/03/2023 | £624k | £570k |
| 31/03/2022 | £642k | £526k |
| 31/03/2021 | £595k | £534k |
Common questions
Is OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £53,210 for the year, with total income of £566,863 against total expenditure of £513,652. Free reserves stood at £177,847, representing 6.9 months of unrestricted expenditure, which the trustees consider reasonable against a policy target of 3-12 months. The trustees and auditors confirm there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £103k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM | £567k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FAITH CHURCH FAKENHAM | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WLJM | £446k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH OF GOD | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |