RIDGEWAY CHURCH ST ALBANS
The purposes are:The advancement of the Christian faith in St Albans through Bible teaching.Activities that are, in the opinion of the church members, consistent with the Christian faith: relief of hardship of those in need; the education and social welfare of those known to church members. These are undertaken consistent with the doctrinal distinctives stated in the church handbook.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £6,127 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees note that the church is primarily dependent on donations from its members for funding. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £301,867 and a designated building reserve of £50,234.
What the accounts disclose
“It is not the policy of the church to increase general reserves. At the end of 2025 the church had open reserves equivalent to an expenditure of eight weeks.” — page 4
“The church’s sole property asset is a 74.55659% share in the home of the Senior Pastor.” — page 4
Trustees
- SIMON NICHOLAS OGBOURN BSc, BAchair
- Charles Henry Reid BA
- Dr JONATHAN GULEDUWA KEFAS FRCPCH
- GIFT MLALAZI BSc
- Peter Buckley BSc, PhD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £152k | £158k |
| 31/12/2024 | £158k | £159k |
| 31/12/2023 | £150k | £153k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £143k |
| 31/12/2021 | £118k | £130k |
Common questions
Is RIDGEWAY CHURCH ST ALBANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £6,127 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees note that the church is primarily dependent on donations from its members for funding. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £301,867 and a designated building reserve of £50,234. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RIDGEWAY CHURCH ST ALBANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIDGEWAY CHURCH ST ALBANS as a grant recipient include THE SOLA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Other church ministry |
Charities like this
- RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE METHODIST CHURCH, HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS
- RIDGEWAY PLAYGROUP LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALBAN & ST AUGUSTINE FULHAM
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, ST ALBANS
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JULIAN, ST ALBANS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGEWAY CHURCH ST ALBANS | £152k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE METHODIST CHURCH, HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIDGEWAY PLAYGROUP LIMITED | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ALBAN & ST AUGUSTINE FULHAM | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S, ST ALBANS | £689k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |