GLENDALE CHURCH

Registered charity 1174300 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Object of the Church is, for the public benefit, to advance the Christian faith, advancing his Kingdom by means of public worship, Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship, partaking of the Lord?s supper and evangelism.The Church also desires to serve the local community in various ways with Youth and Children?s work and donates to various appropriate organisations

Objects

THE OBJECT OF THE CHURCH IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, THUS GLORIFYING GOD AND ADVANCING HIS KINGDOM BY MEANS OF PUBLIC WORSHIP, BIBLE TEACHING, PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, PARTAKING OF THE LORDÆS SUPPER AND EVANGELISM AND SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE (AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE GLENDALE LEADERSHIP TEAM), IN ACCORDANCE WITH HOLY SCRIPTURE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£121k
Latest spending
£137k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £4,364 for the year, primarily due to increased staffing costs and the absence of grants received in the prior year. However, the trustees report a healthy and stable level of accessible cash funds totaling £68,915 at year-end, which they consider sufficient to support ongoing operations. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Mr Stephen Gregory (father-in-law to Trustee Mrs Amy Gregory) received £10,965 in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in his capacity as Administrator for Glendale Church.
“During the financial year Mr Stephen Gregory (father-in-law to Trustee Mrs Amy Gregory) received £10,965 (2023: £9,946) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in his capacity as Administrator for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.” — page 14
“During the financial year Mrs Rachael Joyce (Spouse to Trustee Mr Owen Joyce) received £15,645 (2023: £14,900) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in her capacity as Leader of Youth Ministry for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs Rachael Joyce (Spouse to Trustee Mr Owen Joyce) received £15,645 in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in her capacity as Leader of Youth Ministry for Glendale Church.
“During the financial year Mr Stephen Gregory (father-in-law to Trustee Mrs Amy Gregory) received £10,965 (2023: £9,946) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in his capacity as Administrator for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.” — page 14
“During the financial year Mrs Rachael Joyce (Spouse to Trustee Mr Owen Joyce) received £15,645 (2023: £14,900) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in her capacity as Leader of Youth Ministry for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: West Berkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£121k£137k
31/12/2024£121k£125k
31/12/2023£128k£125k
31/12/2022£136k£126k
31/12/2021£105k£113k

Common questions

Is GLENDALE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £4,364 for the year, primarily due to increased staffing costs and the absence of grants received in the prior year. However, the trustees report a healthy and stable level of accessible cash funds totaling £68,915 at year-end, which they consider sufficient to support ongoing operations. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
GLENDALE CHURCH£121k—0unclear—no doubt
WHEATRIDGE GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£259k—0unclear—no doubt
Glory Church FY2025£119k—0below—no doubt
BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH FY2025£245k—0unclear—no doubt
ST GILES’ CHURCH, DESBOROUGH FY2025£112k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FY2025£201k—0unclear—no doubt

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