ENCOUNTER TRUST WINCHCOMBE
To advance the Christian Faith through the running of a church and related activities in Winchcombe and the surrounding area. To support mission and those in need or distress.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,507 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £291,870 against total expenditure of £305,160. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £90,603, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of holding not less than three months of discretionary expenditure. The charity is debt-free and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should be not less than 3 months of discretionary expenditure including that required to satisfy contractual commitments to staff members and provide working capital for growth as the charity continues to develop.” — page 12
“Encounter Trust Winchcombe is the sole trustee of the Matilda Swinburne Trust which has legal ownership of the church building and No 9 Gretton Road both of which are used by Encounter Trust Winchcombe at no extra cost.” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/10/2015)
- Received assets from another charity (22/04/2015)
Trustees
- Rev Mark Robert Baileychair
- ALISTAIR CAMPBELL MAGEE
- Adam Jonathan Lee
- Alison Jayne Busby
- Malcolm Norman Hayes
- Martin Shields Dickie
- Maxwell Wiltshire
- Michelle Dearman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £292k | £305k |
| 31/08/2024 | £318k | £298k |
| 31/08/2023 | £226k | £223k |
| 31/08/2022 | £177k | £177k |
| 31/08/2021 | £188k | £160k |
Common questions
Is ENCOUNTER TRUST WINCHCOMBE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,507 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £291,870 against total expenditure of £305,160. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £90,603, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of holding not less than three months of discretionary expenditure. The charity is debt-free and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.