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
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THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN GREAT HARWOOD 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;3.1.3 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 CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.
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 for the year. The trustees report holding unrestricted reserves of £22,316 in a reserve account for exceptional circumstances. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
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.” — 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
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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 for the year. The trustees report holding unrestricted reserves of £22,316 in a reserve account for exceptional circumstances. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. 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 £28,525 band.