Harbour Church Poole
The organisation is a church with Sunday Morning meetings open to all, including activities for children. Midweek small groups for mutual support through prayer, Bible study or activities. Youth activities. Periodic community events. Wellbeing groups are run during the year and are open to all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £22,062 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves totalled £113,811, which is above the stated policy target of holding three months of running costs in reserve. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The income of the charity, arising mainly from voluntary giving by the church partners amounted to £149,288” — page 5
“The Financial Controls Policy, reviewed in September 2023, states that 3 months of running costs should be held in reserve.” — page 5
“During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £17,120 (2024: £23,370).” — page 18
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew Upton
- Benjamin Lamb
- Lydia Elizabeth Louise Knight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £149k | £171k |
| 31/03/2024 | £157k | £148k |
| 31/03/2023 | £124k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £144k | £126k |
Common questions
Is Harbour Church Poole financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £22,062 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves totalled £113,811, which is above the stated policy target of holding three months of running costs in reserve. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.