RIDGEWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Running a church; Advancing the Christian faith; relieving those in need / in hardship / who are sick; benefitting the community
Objects
[A] TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;[B] TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LONDON BOROUGH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND[C] TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE SAID LONDON BOROUGH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £264,734, with total assets of £272,983. The charity reported a surplus of £33,117 for the year, increasing its net assets from the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Douglas Hermes
- NEIL PETER TAYLOR
- ROGER KEITH BACON
- VICKY COULSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £68k | £35k |
| 30/09/2024 | £41k | £38k |
| 30/09/2023 | £51k | £46k |
| 30/09/2022 | £37k | £16k |
| 30/09/2021 | £47k | £36k |
Common questions
Is RIDGEWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £264,734, with total assets of £272,983. The charity reported a surplus of £33,117 for the year, increasing its net assets from the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALL NATIONS CHURCH BARKINGSIDE AND CLAYHALL | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- CWMAVON EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- RIVERSIDE CHURCH
- GORDON ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ROYAL DIADEM CHAPEL NORTHAMPTON
- WOODFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGEWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CWMAVON EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £32k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIVERSIDE CHURCH | £547k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GORDON ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £31k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ROYAL DIADEM CHAPEL NORTHAMPTON | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £119k | £22,500 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |