LEASIDE CHURCH WARE
Leaside is an open, welcoming church, seeking to live out Christian discipleship in worship and mission, providing:public worship, open to all; a home for community groups; pastoral care as needs are known; active support for initiatives eg Street Pastors; weekly community drop-in, including bereavement support; welcoming especially the elderly and those with special needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church is a going concern with no foreseeable factors significantly affecting its financial position. The church's income is derived from free-will gifts, fundraising events, and property rentals. The trustees maintain that the church is largely risk averse.
What the accounts disclose
“The church’s principal sources of funds are from the free-will gifts of the members of the congregation, fund-raising events, rent of a manse, and the hire of the church halls.” — page 3
Trustees
- GRAHAM ROGER WATSON
- Gillian Mary Davis
- Mary Elizabeth Pick
- Pauline Mary Paris Pickering
- Rev Frank Okai-Sam
- Stephen John Brazier
- Tony Gubb
- Wendy Janice Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £108k | £93k |
| 31/08/2024 | £95k | £76k |
| 31/08/2023 | £106k | £94k |
| 31/08/2022 | £353k | £94k |
| 31/08/2021 | £232k | £58k |
Common questions
Is LEASIDE CHURCH WARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church is a going concern with no foreseeable factors significantly affecting its financial position. The church's income is derived from free-will gifts, fundraising events, and property rentals. The trustees maintain that the church is largely risk averse. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £3k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, THE WESTLANDS
- COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS
- WESTFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
- GRACE CHURCH LEATHERHEAD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREENSIDE
- WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEASIDE CHURCH WARE | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, THE WESTLANDS | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS | £122k | £39,424 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WESTFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH LEATHERHEAD | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREENSIDE | £128k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |