ASHFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Ashford Christian Fellowship, which trades as Bright City Church, is a Free Church and member of the Evangelical Alliance. We are a family of people from all over the world who love Jesus. We shine the light of his love and good news in our community and across the nations where we also provide practical and social support. We worship together on Sundays and meet in smaller groups during the week.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £73,063 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £394,407. The trustees acknowledge that the charity's resources are dependent on donations and fundraising activities, noting this as a factor in their going concern assessment. Most available reserves are held in restricted funds, with unrestricted funds standing at £311,056.
What the accounts disclose
“a reserve of £25,000 is normally maintained in readily available funds.”
“The trustees have considered the financial resources and commitments of the charity and acknowledge that these are dependent on donations and fundraising activities of the church.” — page 5
“Ian Fowkes served as church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 14
“Rachel Fowkes, who is closely related to Ian Fowkes, who is a trustee and a member of key management, received employment benefits totalling £21,359 (2023: £22,971) for working as a pastor of the church.” — page 18
“Alison Hill, who is closely related to Richard Hill, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £11,605 (2023: £11,081) for providing administrative services to the charity.” — page 18
“Rachel Fowkes, who is closely related to Ian Fowkes, who is a trustee and a member of key management, received employment benefits totalling £21,359 (2023: £22,971) for working as a pastor of the church.” — page 18
“Alison Hill, who is closely related to Richard Hill, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £11,605 (2023: £11,081) for providing administrative services to the charity.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/11/2017)
Trustees
- Angela Davis
- FANI MUKUTUMA
- Ian Fowkes
- RICHARD HILL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £202k | £238k |
| 31/12/2024 | £301k | £228k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £287k |
| 31/12/2022 | £201k | £209k |
| 31/12/2021 | £250k | £209k |
Common questions
Is ASHFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £73,063 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £394,407. The trustees acknowledge that the charity's resources are dependent on donations and fundraising activities, noting this as a factor in their going concern assessment. Most available reserves are held in restricted funds, with unrestricted funds standing at £311,056. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.