GREENSTEAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
The Church meets every Sunday to worship God and proclaim His Word, and on a Wednesday evening for Bible study and prayer. A weekly parents and toddlers group ("Little Fishies") and groups for children are held during term time, and a tea and coffee afternoon for older people ("Tuesday Fellowship") is held through the year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts for Greenstead Evangelical Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 have been subject to an independent examination. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounting records were not kept properly or that the accounts did not comply with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BENJAMIN MICHAEL JOHNSON
- BRIAN DAVID RAYNER
- DEREK ANDREW DYKES
- Dr JOHN ALLAN FORD
- Matthew Jonathan Morley Palmer
- SIMON JOHN FORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £118k | £86k |
| 31/08/2024 | £84k | £105k |
| 31/08/2023 | £113k | £80k |
| 31/08/2022 | £56k | £37k |
| 31/08/2021 | £58k | £17k |
Common questions
Is GREENSTEAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for Greenstead Evangelical Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 have been subject to an independent examination. The examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounting records were not kept properly or that the accounts did not comply with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GREENSTEAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREENSTEAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE CHARIS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2025 | £19k | support for church in Colchester |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | support for church in Colchester |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | support for church in Colchester |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- FRESSINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
- GROVE CHAPEL
- TRINITY CHURCH EVERTON
- PARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH MINISTRY
- GRACE CHURCH LEATHERHEAD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSTEAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH | £118k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRESSINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROVE CHAPEL | £164k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH EVERTON | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH MINISTRY | £145k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |