NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH FORDINGBRIDGE
Regular public worship, biblical teaching and prayer in community buildings and private homes. Work with children and young people to educate and develop good character through play, study and the provision of safe environments. The relief of poverty through the collection and distribution of food, household provisions and financial donations, locally and internationally.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £239,621 from £193,633 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £8,100. Unrestricted reserves rose to £96,517, which the trustees confirm is maintained above their stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific purpose should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months expenditure.” — page 5
“Donations from the trustees during the year were £22,562 (2023: £26,450)” — page 17
“Expenses paid to trustees, and their related parties, for travel and Church operating expenses, amounted to £658 (2023: £1,418).” — page 17
“Donations from the trustees during the year were £22,562 (2023: £26,450)” — page 17
“Expenses paid to trustees, and their related parties, for travel and Church operating expenses, amounted to £658 (2023: £1,418).” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (05/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (15/09/2020)
Trustees
- TIMOTHY RICHARD DENNEchair
- Dale Robert Kratzke
- HELEN STEVENS
- John Stewart Richbell
- Mark Arthur Brooke Andrews
- PAUL WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £255k | £239k |
| 31/12/2024 | £240k | £232k |
| 31/12/2023 | £194k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £199k | £162k |
| 31/12/2021 | £102k | £122k |
Common questions
Is NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH FORDINGBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £239,621 from £193,633 in the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £8,100. Unrestricted reserves rose to £96,517, which the trustees confirm is maintained above their stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/08/2025 | £8k | Little Buds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2023 | £4k | Little Buds Post Natal Group: Wimborne |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £3k | GROW: 6 week course practical course to empower individuals in community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £2k | New Parents & Breastfeeding Support Drop in |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £2k | COVID-19 Fordingbridge Community Fridge |