NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
We are a multi-generational church with biblical foundation located in the heart of Newquay. We are committed to providing inspiring worship, relevant teaching and authentic friendships.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £579, which is designated for Homeless Recovery and Poverty Relief. The charity holds freehold church buildings valued at £340,000 and has an outstanding capital loan of £131,178.26. The closing bank balance for the year ended 5 September 2025 was £82,459.80.
What the accounts disclose
“Matthew Bray is a paid employee. Matthew became a full time employee on 1 Dec 2023.” — page 2
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Charles Smith
- Grace Apperley
- Paul Brocklehurst
- Stephen Sully
- Valerie Harmon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | £112k | £97k |
| 05/09/2024 | £81k | £94k |
| 05/09/2023 | £81k | £117k |
| 05/09/2022 | £150k | £80k |
| 05/09/2021 | £67k | £139k |
Common questions
Is NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £579, which is designated for Homeless Recovery and Poverty Relief. The charity holds freehold church buildings valued at £340,000 and has an outstanding capital loan of £131,178.26. The closing bank balance for the year ended 5 September 2025 was £82,459.80. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Who funds NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE FYRISH FOUNDATION, THE ALMOND TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £12k | |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k | Grants awarded |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE MOVEMENT UK | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- NEWTOWN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- BINSCOMBE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE
- NEW DAY CHURCH (SOUTH RIBBLE)
- NEW COVENANT CHURCH EQUIPPING PEOPLE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWQUAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £112k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWTOWN EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BINSCOMBE EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £638k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE | £528k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW DAY CHURCH (SOUTH RIBBLE) | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW COVENANT CHURCH EQUIPPING PEOPLE | £309k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |