WELCOME HALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, CATSHILL

Registered charity 1182574 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, Doctrinal Distinctives and Ethical Statements, primarily, but not exclusively, within Bromsgrove and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.

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Latest income
£173k
Latest spending
£225k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £64,056, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,076,445 to £1,012,389. The trustees note that cash flows showed a deficit which is projected to increase, though they maintain the charity is in an acceptable financial position. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a level that will provide for the ongoing maintenance of the Church premises and equipment, to support the Church's paid workers and to fund the special events during the year (held: £519k)
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level that will provide for the ongoing maintenance of the Church premises and equipment, to support the Church's paid workers and to fund the special events during the year.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Remuneration of £53,512 and pension contributions of £4,092 were paid to trustees.
“During the period remuneration of £53,512 (2024: £73,322) and pension contributions of £4,092 (2024: £6,467) were paid in respect of the trustees.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: serious incident
“During the year a safeguarding-related serious incident was notified to the Charity Commission. This related to an allegation made against a Trustee concerning an adult.” — 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.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £250k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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

Operates in: Worcestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£173k£225k
31/12/2024£182k£160k
31/12/2023£244k£214k
31/12/2022£184k£224k
31/12/2021£321k£189k

Common questions

Is WELCOME HALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, CATSHILL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £64,056, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,076,445 to £1,012,389. The trustees note that cash flows showed a deficit which is projected to increase, though they maintain the charity is in an acceptable financial position. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.