PEMBERTON FREE GRACE CHURCH

Registered charity 1179175 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We provide a place of regular Christian worship. The good news of the Christian faith is proclaimed. Bible truths are taught. As a church we provide a community of support. We provide welcome & help to persons of particular need, and pastoral counselling / practical help. Children are educated in Bible knowledge and provided a place to meet with others of similar age in a safe environment.

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Latest income

£58k

Latest spending

£47k

Registered

2018

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £28,574, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £14,000 (six months' income). However, the trustees note that the charity operates with a running deficit and requires increased giving to meet future financial obligations.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: General Offering

“General Offering 27,120” — page 7

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: six months’ general income (approx £14,000) (held: £29k)

“Our aim as a charity is to look to keep at least six months’ general income in our reserves (approx £14,000).” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The financial position of the charity has remained operable, with some increase to the giving. However, we continue to be aware of the need to provide against possible on-going deficits.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

MATTHEW TARUS GRAYchair · trustee of 1 other charity
RICHARD MELVYN WALLER
Raymond William Trainer · trustee of 1 other charity
Samuel David Trevor Condy

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

Operates in: Lancashire · Wigan

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£58k	£47k
31/03/2024	£101k	£102k
31/03/2023	£53k	£52k
31/03/2022	£27k	£26k
31/03/2021	£28k	£45k

Common questions

Is PEMBERTON FREE GRACE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £28,574, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £14,000 (six months' income). However, the trustees note that the charity operates with a running deficit and requires increased giving to meet future financial obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds PEMBERTON FREE GRACE CHURCH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name PEMBERTON FREE GRACE CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE DEO GLORIA TRUST, GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST, THE BIDDESTONE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE DEO GLORIA TRUST	FY2025	£5k
GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST	FY2024	£2k	Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives
THE BIDDESTONE TRUST	FY2024	£756
THE BIDDESTONE TRUST	FY2023	£732