CHRIST CHURCH HUNTINGDON
Holding services of worshipPromoting study of the BibleMissionary and outreach work
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN FAITH, BY MAKING AND GROWING DISCIPLES, MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE PURPOSE, BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE CIO MAY CARRY OUT CHARITABLE WORKS AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT BE NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE OBJECTS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CIO FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONSTITUTION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,841 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income increasing to £185,689. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £164,756, which is significantly above the stated policy target of £65,400. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from trustees amounted to £52,485 (2024: 43,548).” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- CHARLIE NEWCOMBEchair
- Alistair John Fraser
- Igor Dmytrovich Silin
- JOHN PAWLETT
- JON GILBERT
- Lesley Jane Gray
- Nicola Jane Harrison
- Sarah Kate Frances Hardy
- Sho-Silva Carter-Daniel
- Simon Gordon Sykes
- Susan Jane Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £186k | £175k |
| 31/12/2024 | £168k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £124k | £110k |
| 31/12/2022 | £116k | £102k |
| 31/12/2021 | £97k | £93k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH HUNTINGDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,841 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income increasing to £185,689. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £164,756, which is significantly above the stated policy target of £65,400. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GROUND LEVEL MINISTRY TEAM | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE'S, WEST HOLLOWAY, LONDON | 1 | £143 |
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- CHRIST CHURCH GREENBANK
- CHRISTCHURCH HARPENDEN
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRISTCHURCH HOLY TRINITY
- CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE
- HUNTINGDONSHIRE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH HUNTINGDON | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH GREENBANK | £231k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH HARPENDEN | £775k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRISTCHURCH HOLY TRINITY | £2.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH NEWCASTLE | £528k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HUNTINGDONSHIRE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |