DANBURY MISSION CHURCH
Religious Activities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £483,703, with total net assets rising to £1,974,658. The trustees report that general reserves of £263,894 are maintained, which is a small excess over the estimated target of £262,000. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2024 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 37
“On this basis it is estimated that general reserves of £262,000 (2023 £207,627) should be maintained.” — page 15
“During the period 1 trustees (2023 - 3 Trustees; S Medcroft, D Hartwell until 5 May 2023, J Massie until 5 May 2023) received remuneration for their roles as Pastors, and 2 further related parties received remuneration for their roles within administration and cleaning as follows :Wages - £70,473” — page 44
“During the period trustees and related parties gave a total of £58,335 (2023 - £61,635) in donations to the charity.” — page 44
“During the period, 1 trustee received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £3,274 (2023 - £3,613 for 2 trustees).” — page 44
“During the period trustees and related parties gave a total of £58,335 (2023 - £61,635) in donations to the charity.” — page 44
“During the period, 1 trustee received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £3,274 (2023 - £3,613 for 2 trustees).” — page 44
“During the period trustees and related parties gave a total of £58,335 (2023 - £61,635) in donations to the charity.” — page 44
“During the period, 1 trustee received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £3,274 (2023 - £3,613 for 2 trustees).” — page 44
“During the period trustees and related parties gave a total of £58,335 (2023 - £61,635) in donations to the charity.” — page 44
“During the period, 1 trustee received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £3,274 (2023 - £3,613 for 2 trustees).” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Simon Medcroft — Senior Pastor
- Owen Gillham — Operations Director
- Geoff Spence — Chair of Elders
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2025)
Trustees
- GEOFFREY PETER JOHN SPENCEchair
- Andrew Chuter
- David Eugene Seow Aun Khoo
- Gwion Aran Ap Rhobat
- Matt Leonard Granger
- Neil David Wallis
- Philip Moulsher
- ROBERT WILLIAM GOODWIN
- SIMON JEREMY MEDCROFT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £924k |
| 31/12/2022 | £834k | £771k |
| 31/12/2021 | £696k | £661k |
| 31/12/2020 | £697k | £561k |
Common questions
Is DANBURY MISSION CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £483,703, with total net assets rising to £1,974,658. The trustees report that general reserves of £263,894 are maintained, which is a small excess over the estimated target of £262,000. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BW Audit Ltd.
Who funds DANBURY MISSION CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DANBURY MISSION CHURCH as a grant recipient include MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | 1 | £6k |
| BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- TOGETHER FOR MISSION
- David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation
- WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH
- DENBIGH MISSION AREA
- CHURCH OF GOD MISSION INTERNATIONAL (DAGENHAM)
- RELATIONAL MISSION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANBURY MISSION CHURCH | £2.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR MISSION | £166k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DENBIGH MISSION AREA | £316k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD MISSION INTERNATIONAL (DAGENHAM) | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |