HIGHBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Providing church buildings,regular worship services,venue for community groups,activities for parents and pre-school children,facilities suitable for elderly people,comfort for the bereaved,visitation for the sick,support for those in need.Conducting weddings and funerals.Promoting spiritual welfare of children,young people and all others,youth club activities,healthy phsical activities,
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficiency of £11,762, driven by a loss of major givers and increased utility costs. The trustees note that the current financial position is not sustainable on an ongoing basis and that the 2025 budget is likely to be break-even. However, unrestricted reserves are stated to represent six months of current day-to-day expenditure, meeting the charity's own policy target of retaining at least three months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee policy is to retain at least 3 months’ expenditure as “free” reserves within the General Fund to meet future shortfalls in income, or unexpected expenditure for 2025. The balance, after recommended year end transfers at 31st December, represents 6 month’s current day to day General Fund expenditure.” — page 24
Trustees
- Adrian Blazey
- BARBARA LOUISE MIDDLETON
- Darryl John Mills
- Gabrielle Anne Lewis
- Mary Simpson Buchanan
- Rev Jason Clare Boyd
- Susan Mary Cole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £96k | £92k |
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £104k | £83k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £85k |
| 31/12/2021 | £155k | £155k |
Common questions
Is HIGHBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficiency of £11,762, driven by a loss of major givers and increased utility costs. The trustees note that the current financial position is not sustainable on an ongoing basis and that the 2025 budget is likely to be break-even. However, unrestricted reserves are stated to represent six months of current day-to-day expenditure, meeting the charity's own policy target of retaining at least three months' expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.