PARKSTONE CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH
We advance Bible based Christian teaching for members of the public and the Christadelphian Community centred around Poole and Bournemouth. We hold meetings which are open to the public usually at our Hall in Douglas Road Parkstone. We collect for many charities, both as part of the Christadelphian ecosystem and for local and national charities. We strive to serve our members and the public.
Objects
TO ADVANCE BIBLE BASED CHRISTIAN FAITH TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOUR OF JESUS CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHRISTADELPHIAN BIRMINGHAM AMENDED STATEMENT OF FAITH, A COPY OF WHICH IS ANNEXED TO THIS CONSTITUTION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHRISTADELPHIAN COMMUNITY AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY IN AND AROUND POOLE AND BOURNEMOUTH THROUGH:HOLDING MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOR WORSHIP, PRAYER, BREAKING OF BREAD BY CHRISTADELPHIANS AND BIBLE TEACHING;PREACHING TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT, BY INVITATION TO SPECIAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND SEASONAL EVENTS AND OTHER MEANS;ENGAGING WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL/AND OR YOUTH CLUB(S) AND/OR OTHER OCCASIONAL ACTIVITIES;ENGAGING WITH THE WIDER CHRISTADELPHIAN COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER PUBLIC THROUGH PERIODIC COLLECTIONS FOR CHARITABLE NEEDS, INCLUDING COLLECTIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF; ANDSERVING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THE PASTORAL AND OTHER WELFARE NEEDS OF CHURCH MEMBERS AND OTHERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £13,281 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £272,449. The trustees' report notes a slowly reducing membership and a challenging age profile, but highlights continued outreach activities including food distribution. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ERIC ROBIN LOWE
- Martin Longland
- Victor Daniel Perfitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £46k | £32k |
| 31/08/2024 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/08/2023 | £28k | £34k |
| 31/08/2022 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/08/2021 | £31k | £35k |
Common questions
Is PARKSTONE CHRISTADELPHIAN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £13,281 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £272,449. The trustees' report notes a slowly reducing membership and a challenging age profile, but highlights continued outreach activities including food distribution. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.