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HEADLEY PARK CHURCH

Registered charity 1178587 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

HEADLEY PARK CHURCH IS A BIBLE-CENTRED, FAMILY CHURCH LOOKING TO SERVE PEOPLE. WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD AND THAT HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION ARE GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE WHO TRUSTS IN HIM. WE AIM TO LIVE OUT OUR FAITH IN CHRIST IN THE COMMUNITY AROUND US AND WE WELCOME AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO JOIN IN ANY OF OUR REGULAR ACTIVITIES, REGARDLESS OF BELIEF OR BACKGROUND.

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Latest income
£274k
Latest spending
£235k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves less fixed assets amounted to £239,092, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £30,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £39,248 for the year, resulting in an increase in net current assets to £257,704.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months' voluntary income, approximately £30,000 (held: £239k)
“It is HPC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which equates to three months’ voluntary income, approximately £30,000 to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Helen Bainbridge (£10,456), Simon Dowland (£37,865), Tom Wilding (£21,296)
“Helen Bainbridge, Simon Dowland and Tom Wilding served as administrator and church leaders and received the above payments for serving in those capacities, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 14
“received donations totalling £54,049 (2024: £68,049) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). Except as disclosed in note 7 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bristol City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£274k£235k
31/03/2024£276k£265k
31/03/2023£267k£256k
31/03/2022£220k£189k
31/03/2021£211k£162k

Common questions

Is HEADLEY PARK CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves less fixed assets amounted to £239,092, which is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £30,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £39,248 for the year, resulting in an increase in net current assets to £257,704. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of HEADLEY PARK CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.