GREAT HARWOOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN GREAT HARWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received total receipts of £61,520 and made total payments of £56,183, resulting in a surplus of £5,337 for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £22,316 at the year end, held in a reserve account for exceptional circumstances. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Salary and employer pension contributions (total £28,525) are paid to Francois Von Staden, trustee, in their role as Pastor of the church.” — page 12
“The Fellowship holds a sum of money in a Reserve Account for use in exceptional circumstances, amounting to, at 31st March 2026: £22,316. The funds are not restricted or specifically designated for certain uses. The Trustees authorise any use of these funds when requested by the Treasurer.” — page 9
“Salary and employer pension contributions (total £28,525) are paid to Francois Von Staden, trustee, in their role as Pastor of the church. This is permitted by the charity’s Constitution. No remuneration or expenses were paid to any other trustees or to persons connected with them during the year or the previous year, except for reimbursed expenses.” — page 12
“Salary and employer pension contributions (total £28,525) are paid to Francois Von Staden, trustee, in their role as Pastor of the church. This is permitted by the charity’s Constitution. No remuneration or expenses were paid to any other trustees or to persons connected with them during the year or the previous year, except for reimbursed expenses.” — page 12
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Catherine Fay Ridgway
- Colin McCall
- Daniel Mark Ridgway
- Gil Ratcliffe
- JENNIFER BLACKMORE
- Justin Craig Willis
- Michael James McCormick
- Pastor Francois Van Staden
- Rachel Helen Van Staden
- SHIRLEY COLLIER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £62k | £56k |
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £46k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £32k |
Common questions
Is GREAT HARWOOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received total receipts of £61,520 and made total payments of £56,183, resulting in a surplus of £5,337 for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £22,316 at the year end, held in a reserve account for exceptional circumstances. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of GREAT HARWOOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.