BERRYMEAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
We are a Christian Church. We hold regular public worship services and other activities which express our Christian faith.We regularly undertake pastoral work and carry out youth activities.We support:-UK charities which provide help for poor and needy people.Charities which provide relief for victims of natural disasters worldwide.Missionaries who promote the Christian Gospel worldwide.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund ended with a surplus of £38,996 before transfers to restricted funds, following an increase in income driven by a legacy. However, the charity utilized these funds to cover deficits in the Building Fund and Christian Aid Fund, indicating that unrestricted reserves were insufficient to cover all operational shortfalls without transfers.
What the accounts disclose
“General Fund: Income for the year was £20,323 more than in 2023. This increase was due to a legacy of £28,511, from Enid Harris.” — page 3
Trustees
- ROSEMARY SYLVESTERchair
- Donovan Julies
- HEMANTH BURGULA
- JOSEPH OLUFEMI SHOWUNMI LLB, LLM
- Joanne Oluwafikayo Showunmi
- PETER ERNEST DEAN
- SIDNEY TERENCE PARKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £71k | £56k |
| 31/12/2023 | £48k | £52k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £38k |
| 31/12/2020 | £44k | £44k |
Common questions
Is BERRYMEAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the General Fund ended with a surplus of £38,996 before transfers to restricted funds, following an increase in income driven by a legacy. However, the charity utilized these funds to cover deficits in the Building Fund and Christian Aid Fund, indicating that unrestricted reserves were insufficient to cover all operational shortfalls without transfers.