KING'S CHURCH, GUILDFORD
We are a Christian church based in Guildford that seeks to follow Jesus and help others to follow Jesus. Central to this is teaching the Bible, loving people and serving the community.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF FAITH; AND TO CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £6,660 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £105,747. The trustees consider that free reserves of £56,609 are sufficient to manage a sudden fall in income, aligning with their policy target of three months' unrestricted charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months' unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 6
“Carole de Villiers, the wife of the trustee, Dave de Villiers, was employed during the year as Women’s Ministry Leader and received a salary of £12,085.” — page 14
“A loan of £50,000 was advanced by a trustee. £50,000 was outstanding at the year end.” — page 14
“Carole de Villiers, the wife of the trustee, Dave de Villiers, was employed during the year as Women’s Ministry Leader and received a salary of £12,085.” — page 14
“A loan of £50,000 was advanced by a trustee. £50,000 was outstanding at the year end.” — page 14
“Carole de Villiers, the wife of the trustee, Dave de Villiers, was employed during the year as Women’s Ministry Leader and received a salary of £12,085.” — page 14
“A loan of £50,000 was advanced by a trustee. £50,000 was outstanding at the year end.” — page 14
“Carole de Villiers, the wife of the trustee, Dave de Villiers, was employed during the year as Women’s Ministry Leader and received a salary of £12,085.” — page 14
“A loan of £50,000 was advanced by a trustee. £50,000 was outstanding at the year end.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Daniel White
- Patrick Joseph Appleton
- Richard John Harrison Gray
- Richard Perkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £187k | £180k |
| 31/08/2024 | £171k | £163k |
| 31/08/2023 | £113k | £45k |
| 31/08/2022 | £122k | £131k |
| 31/08/2021 | £158k | £176k |
Common questions
Is KING'S CHURCH, GUILDFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £6,660 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £105,747. The trustees consider that free reserves of £56,609 are sufficient to manage a sudden fall in income, aligning with their policy target of three months' unrestricted charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING'S CHURCH, GUILDFORD | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING AND COUNTRY CHURCH | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH BISHOP'S WALTHAM | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £381k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH KINGSTON | £298k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, SOUTH EAST LONDON | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |