CHRIST CHURCH CAMBOURNE
As a church we meet publicly on a Sunday morning where we praise and worship God. We listen to God's word (the Bible) being taught as well as singing and praying together. Children are taught at a level and in a way that is appropriate for them. There is an opportunity for social interaction and informal fellowship. A creche facility is providedMid-week evening meetings are held in private homes
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CIO ARE:3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN CAMBOURNE AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CIO FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £19,384, which exceeded its stated policy target of £13,400 (three months of staff costs). The final bank balance was £37,442, comprising unrestricted funds, restricted grant funds, and endowment cash, indicating adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“Receipts were generated solely from members regular freewill giving and one-off gifts from individuals.” — page 12
“It is the aim of the trustees to adopt a reserves policy of maintaining reserves at a minimum level of three months of staff costs” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 38
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 33
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- RICHARD GEORGE BROWNchair
- BENJAMIN DANIEL TWISS
- Matthew Christopher Baalham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £71k | £74k |
| 31/03/2024 | £51k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £85k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £89k | £48k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH CAMBOURNE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £19,384, which exceeded its stated policy target of £13,400 (three months of staff costs). The final bank balance was £37,442, comprising unrestricted funds, restricted grant funds, and endowment cash, indicating adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH CAMBOURNE | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE | £528k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH MANCHESTER | £537k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH GREENBANK | £231k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BALDOCK | £292k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH LIVERPOOL | £381k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |