FRESHBROOK CHURCH
The Church provides activities for different age groups within the community, meeting specific needs, establishing contacts and building relationships. There are groups for children and young people, parents and toddlers, day-time groups for older people and a seniors lunch club held monthly. Outreach programmes in local schools operate both independently and collaboratively with other agencies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts were £246,547 and total payments were £278,524, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £74,533, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £35,398 (equivalent to three months of normal running costs).
What the accounts disclose
“Freewill Offering and one off gifts 117,160 21,830 : 138,990 194,823” — page 6
“The Trustees consider it to be expedient, in the light of their Risk Assessment, to hold reserves equivalent to three months normal running costs for the Church. This equates to £35,398 this financial period.” — page 4
“The Trustees consider it to be expedient, in the light of their Risk Assessment, to hold reserves equivalent to three months normal running costs for the Church. This equates to £35,398 this financial period.” — page 4
“The church has a loan secured on the property, and an equity mortgage with trustee P Bailey and state that as at 31 March 2025, total loans outstanding are £268,211” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/10/2016)
Trustees
- DAVID DAVISONchair
- Christine Anne Davison
- Graham Nigel Bennett
- JOHN CULLIS
- Kyall Matthew Stead
- Laura Wood
- MARK DAVID WOOD
- NICOLA ANN COX
- Philip Andrew Bailey
- Stephen John Cox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £247k | £279k |
| 31/03/2024 | £248k | £202k |
| 31/03/2023 | £211k | £190k |
| 31/03/2022 | £205k | £178k |
| 31/03/2021 | £186k | £165k |
Common questions
Is FRESHBROOK CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts were £246,547 and total payments were £278,524, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £74,533, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £35,398 (equivalent to three months of normal running costs). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.