LONGCROFT CHURCH
To advance the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Statement of Faith set out in the Schedule hereto including Christian worship, the preaching of the gospel and all the functions associated with these ends.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £18,341 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,784,390. The trustees describe the financial position as having 'healthy finances' and note that the charity does not engage in fundraising activities, relying instead on voluntary donations and rental income. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report.
What the accounts disclose
“Four ( Year to 31 12 24 - one) Trustee received gifts of £3,635 (Year to 31 12 24 - £1,820) in recognition of their Christian ministries. One (Year to 31 12 2024 - two) persons related to one (Year to 31 12 2024- two) Trustees received £200 (Year to 31 12 2024- £6,750) to support them as Ministers and Missionaries. One (Year to 31 12 24 - one) charity which has a Trustee in common with Longcroft Church received £31 (Year to 31 12 24 - £63).” — page 14
“Four ( Year to 31 12 24 - one) Trustee received gifts of £3,635 (Year to 31 12 24 - £1,820) in recognition of their Christian ministries. One (Year to 31 12 2024 - two) persons related to one (Year to 31 12 2024- two) Trustees received £200 (Year to 31 12 2024- £6,750) to support them as Ministers and Missionaries. One (Year to 31 12 24 - one) charity which has a Trustee in common with Longcroft Church received £31 (Year to 31 12 24 - £63). Other than reimbursement of expenses, there were no other payments to, or contracts with Trustees or Connected persons” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/10/2018)
Trustees
- David Meetenchair
- LEE ANTON CHEUNG
- Phillip Neil Jones
- WILLIAM RICHARD PATON WORSLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £219k | £200k |
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £213k |
| 31/12/2023 | £342k | £262k |
| 31/12/2022 | £311k | £283k |
| 31/12/2021 | £125k | £137k |
Common questions
Is LONGCROFT CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £18,341 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,784,390. The trustees describe the financial position as having 'healthy finances' and note that the charity does not engage in fundraising activities, relying instead on voluntary donations and rental income. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LONGCROFT CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONGCROFT CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £81k | |
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £24k | |
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £23k | |
| THE PG & NJ BOULTON TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £543k |
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | 1 | £23k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGCROFT CHURCH | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONG CRENDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £421k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONGFLEET (ST MARY'S), POOLE | £751k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHIPPING BARNET | £589k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LONG LANE CHURCH | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ("RCCG") MAJESTY COURT | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |