BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
The primary aim of the charity is to further the Christian Faith through provision of weekly worship, a teaching and training programme, community involvement and support and many other related activities and events to serve both the members of the church and the broader community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,207 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that total funds held are just under £140,000, which is above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £35,000. The charity also confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to hold a minimum of three months average unrestricted expenditure in readily available cash and bank accounts, this would be in the region of £35,000.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Chloe Rebecca Whittome
- Craig Paul Eyles
- David Phillips
- JILL BROWN
- Leo Kaluza
- Philip Ferdani
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £245k | £294k |
| 31/03/2024 | £245k | £271k |
| 31/03/2023 | £218k | £239k |
| 31/03/2022 | £238k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £224k | £142k |
Common questions
Is BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,207 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that total funds held are just under £140,000, which is above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £35,000. The charity also confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include BANBURY CHARITIES, THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | FY2022 | £27k | Grant to institutions |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | FY2021 | £9k | Grant to institutions |
| THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY | FY2021 | £3k | Advancement of religion/community |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/03/2020 | £294k | The Hill Community and Sports Centre |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY UPTON (OVERCHURCH) | £539k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARK COMMUNITY CHURCH SUTTON COLDFIELD | £203k | £41,688 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |