CAUSEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
A local church based in Potters Bar. See our website for more information.
Latest income
£126k
Latest spending
£119k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £125,965 against total payments of £118,615, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £48,773.50 (calculated as total cash £49,760 less restricted cash £986.50), which the trustees maintain to cover approximately six months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Spencer Critoph served as church leader and was paid a £36,696 (2024:£16,772) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations (55% of income)
“£74,726 (2024: £141,602) was received in donations comprised of collections, offerings and other donations from members by standing orders.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: approximately six months of operating costs (held: £49k)
“This fund is maintained in order to ensure that the church always retains reserves amounting to approximately six months of operating costs so that the church could continue to operate should income and/or expenditure vary adversely.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Spencer Critoph received £36,696 remuneration for serving as church leader (not as trustee) and £1,100.88 pension benefit. Accommodation costs of £5,091 were also incurred for him. Critoph Cleaning Services (owned by John Critoph's son/Spencer's brother) received £2,182.50 for cleaning.
“Spencer Critoph served as church leader and was paid a £36,696 (2024:£16,772) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the church incurred expenditure totalling £5,091 (2024:£26,000) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) for Spencer Critoph, so that he could better perform his duties. During the year the expenditure on accommodation ceased and Spencer's salary was increased to account for this. The total cost to the charity for the year was £41,787 (2024:42,772) Spencer Critoph also received a pension benefit of £1,100.88 (2024:£511.20) during the year” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Spencer Critoph served as church leader and was paid a £36,696 (2024:£16,772) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the church incurred expenditure totalling £5,091 (2024:£26,000) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) for Spencer Critoph, so that he could better perform his duties. During the year the expenditure on accommodation ceased and Spencer's salary was increased to account for this. The total cost to the charity for the year was £41,787 (2024:42,772) Spencer Critoph also received a pension benefit of £1,100.88 (2024:£511.20) during the year
“Spencer Critoph served as church leader and was paid a £36,696 (2024:£16,772) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the church incurred expenditure totalling £5,091 (2024:£26,000) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) for Spencer Critoph, so that he could better perform his duties. During the year the expenditure on accommodation ceased and Spencer's salary was increased to account for this. The total cost to the charity for the year was £41,787 (2024:42,772) Spencer Critoph also received a pension benefit of £1,100.88 (2024:£511.20) during the year” — page 8
“The cleaning of the interior of the church building was carried out by Critoph Cleaning Services, a business operated by the son of John Critoph and the brother of Spencer Critoph (both trustees). The total payments made during the year amounted to £2,182.50 (2024: £1,972). Neither of the Critoph trustees were involved in awarding the work to Critoph Cleaning Services or agreeing the amounts paid.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The cleaning of the interior of the church building was carried out by Critoph Cleaning Services, a business operated by the son of John Critoph and the brother of Spencer Critoph (both trustees). The total payments made during the year amounted to £2,182.50 (2024: £1,972). Neither of the Critoph trustees were involved in awarding the work to Critoph Cleaning Services or agreeing the amounts paid.
“Spencer Critoph served as church leader and was paid a £36,696 (2024:£16,772) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the church incurred expenditure totalling £5,091 (2024:£26,000) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) for Spencer Critoph, so that he could better perform his duties. During the year the expenditure on accommodation ceased and Spencer's salary was increased to account for this. The total cost to the charity for the year was £41,787 (2024:42,772) Spencer Critoph also received a pension benefit of £1,100.88 (2024:£511.20) during the year” — page 8
“The cleaning of the interior of the church building was carried out by Critoph Cleaning Services, a business operated by the son of John Critoph and the brother of Spencer Critoph (both trustees). The total payments made during the year amounted to £2,182.50 (2024: £1,972). Neither of the Critoph trustees were involved in awarding the work to Critoph Cleaning Services or agreeing the amounts paid.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Pilgrim Critoph
- PETER LAWRENCE HUGH MACLURE
- Spencer Henry Critoph
- Stepan Mankovsky
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £126k | £119k |
| 30/09/2024 | £149k | £237k |
| 30/09/2023 | £80k | £67k |
| 30/09/2022 | £64k | £54k |
| 30/09/2021 | £60k | £45k |
Common questions
Is CAUSEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £125,965 against total payments of £118,615, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £48,773.50 (calculated as total cash £49,760 less restricted cash £986.50), which the trustees maintain to cover approximately six months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CAUSEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.