CHURCH IN THE PEAK
Sunday gatherings for all, and special activities for babies children and young people. Jigsaw project provides support to the poor and operates a weekly cafe, and a food bank offering food parcels and a clothes bank. The church actively supports local churches and projects in Yalova (Turkey) and India. All funds raised via room hire at The Lime Tree support our activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £59,006 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees reduced the charity's reserves to £45,000, a figure described as slightly less than three months' worth of normal running costs, resulting in total net assets of £281,470 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“In July, with a view to releasing more money into the work of the church, the trustees reduced the church's reserves to £45,000. This is slightly less than the 3 months worth of normal running costs which we had in 2023” — page 5
“received donations totalling £45,053 (2023: £38,315) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 19
“Sally Hardy, who is closely related to Phil Hardy, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £6,938 (2023: £2,605) for providing administrative services to the charity.” — page 19
“received donations totalling £45,053 (2023: £38,315) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 19
“Sally Hardy, who is closely related to Phil Hardy, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £6,938 (2023: £2,605) for providing administrative services to the charity.” — page 19
“I draw attention to Note 18(c) to the accounts where it is noted that the spouse of a trustee was employed when this was not permitted by the governing document. I have reported this to the Charity Commission and the charity have applied for retrospective permission.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/09/2016)
Trustees
- CHRIS COOKMAN
- DOCTOR PETER DAVID WILLIAMS
- Ian Harold Cowin
- Karen Errett
- NEAL GARRATT
- PHIL HARDY
- Steve Young
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £386k | £445k |
| 31/12/2023 | £365k | £429k |
| 31/12/2022 | £320k | £351k |
| 31/12/2021 | £323k | £306k |
| 31/12/2020 | £318k | £299k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH IN THE PEAK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £59,006 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees reduced the charity's reserves to £45,000, a figure described as slightly less than three months' worth of normal running costs, resulting in total net assets of £281,470 at year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHURCH IN THE PEAK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHURCH IN THE PEAK as a grant recipient include ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH (ST MARY'S), WIRKSWORTH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH (ST MARY'S), WIRKSWORTH | FY2022 | £360 |