GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
An independent evangelical church providing worship Services on Sundays and activities for various age groups during the week
Objects
THE AIM OF THE CHURCH IS TO BRING GLORY TO GOD AND ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY STRENGTHENING THE PERSONAL FAITH AND WITNESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND BY COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO OTHER PEOPLE IN THE LOCALITY AND BEYOND.IN FULFILLING THIS AIM THE CHURCH SHALL, IN PRAYERFUL SUBMISSION TO THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE, ENDEAVOUR TO:A) PURSUE THE WORSHIP OF GOD, CENTRED ON THE PREACHING AND TEACHING OF THE BIBLE;B) CULTIVATE A CARING FELLOWSHIP THAT ENCOURAGES AND BUILDS UP ITS MEMBERS;C) SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS THROUGH LOCAL OUTREACH AND BY SUPPORTING MISSIONARY WORK FURTHER AFIELD; ANDD) DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF GOD BY MEETING NEEDS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,901 for the year, with total income of £85,290 against expenditure of £77,389. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of one year's expenditure, and unrestricted reserves stood at £61,436 at the end of the previous year. The filing does not disclose any material uncertainties or risks to the charity's continued operation.
What the accounts disclose
“Offerings amounted to £62,278 compared to £61,900 in 2024. The Gift Aid tax reclaim was £11,223 an increase of around £1,000 over the previous year.” — page 3
“The Elders seek to maintain reserves in the order of one year’s expenditure to allow for the loss of offertory income for whatever reason, to provide for major repair or maintenance costs and to ensure sufficient funds to maintain and potentially expand pastoral ministry.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (15/10/2017)
Trustees
- TIM AMBROSEchair
- BRIAN TURNER
- David Timothy Hardway
- PHILIP WATTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £85k | £77k |
| 31/12/2024 | £126k | £125k |
| 31/12/2023 | £69k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £108k |
| 31/12/2021 | £73k | £63k |
Common questions
Is GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,901 for the year, with total income of £85,290 against expenditure of £77,389. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of one year's expenditure, and unrestricted reserves stood at £61,436 at the end of the previous year. The filing does not disclose any material uncertainties or risks to the charity's continued operation.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, EDENBRIDGE
- GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH
- GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE"
- GRACE TO GRACE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
- GLOBAL CHURCH OF GRACE MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £85k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, EDENBRIDGE | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD "CITY OF HIS GRACE" | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GRACE TO GRACE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |