SUNNYHILL CHURCH
The objects of Sunnyhill Church, for the public benefit, are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, in Poole, Dorset and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit. In order to achieve its objective, Sunnyhill Church has established itself a multi-campus mission focused church in Poole.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a healthy financial position with income exceeding budget and expenditure falling below expectations. Total reserves stood at £1,182,306, meeting the stated policy target of three months' full expenditure. The charity is heavily reliant on volunteers and faces operational risks related to securing a permanent physical home for its campuses.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity seeks to hold in reserve three month’s full expenditure (£75,000).” — page 5
“Mr D Bird, trustee, is employed by the Church as lead Pastor. His wife is also employed as Ministry Director. Their gross remuneration was £40,752 and £18,697 respectively” — page 15
“Mr D Bird, trustee, is employed by the Church as lead Pastor. His wife is also employed as Ministry Director. Their gross remuneration was £40,752 and £18,697 respectively, with Employer's Pension Contributions of £13,651 and £2,293 respectively.” — page 15
“Total donations made by the Trustees to the charity during the year were £15,898 (2024: £18,035).” — page 15
“Mr D Bird, trustee, is employed by the Church as lead Pastor. His wife is also employed as Ministry Director. Their gross remuneration was £40,752 and £18,697 respectively, with Employer's Pension Contributions of £13,651 and £2,293 respectively.” — page 15
“Total donations made by the Trustees to the charity during the year were £15,898 (2024: £18,035).” — page 15
“On the ist April 2018 Sunnyhill Church acquired a trading subsidiary, being Community Rhythms, a community interest company (CIC), company number 08769741.” — page 21
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/12/2017)
Trustees
- DANIEL JACKSONchair
- Dominic Jason Bird
- Matthew Mellor
- Simon Edward Lincoln
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £351k | £299k |
| 31/03/2024 | £304k | £300k |
| 31/03/2023 | £271k | £246k |
| 31/03/2022 | £247k | £231k |
| 31/03/2021 | £267k | £253k |
Common questions
Is SUNNYHILL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a healthy financial position with income exceeding budget and expenditure falling below expectations. Total reserves stood at £1,182,306, meeting the stated policy target of three months' full expenditure. The charity is heavily reliant on volunteers and faces operational risks related to securing a permanent physical home for its campuses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.