SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith by engaging in God's mission by reaching those in the local community and in the wider world. Witnessing by word, action and life-style. Enabling people to establish and deepen their relationship with God. To love, care for, and build up one another as members of God's family and to serve the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income increased substantially to £192,593 while expenditure rose modestly to £155,834, resulting in a positive net cash flow. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £191,825 and an investment portfolio valued at £103,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy target of £50,000, which is currently exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The church has a policy of maintaining a balance of £50,000 (or less if agreed by a church meeting) for the running of the charity.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2019)
Trustees
- Barry Landchair
- Dr Paul Anthony John Martin
- Matthew Pargeter
- PETER JONATHAN GRAVES
- Richard Boyce
- Siobhan Rouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £166k | £130k |
| 31/03/2024 | £167k | £115k |
| 31/03/2023 | £133k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £130k | £94k |
| 31/03/2021 | £98k | £80k |
Common questions
Is SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income increased substantially to £192,593 while expenditure rose modestly to £155,834, resulting in a positive net cash flow. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £191,825 and an investment portfolio valued at £103,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy target of £50,000, which is currently exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.