REDEEMER WINCHESTER
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Objects
(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN WINCHESTER AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND(2) 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, INCLUDING BUT 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 THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £323,920 from £248,782 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £29,274. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £118,383, which meets its stated policy target of retaining three months of basic operating costs. While the trustees anticipate a budget deficit for the upcoming year due to venue moves, they remain confident in the charity's ability to meet financial obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy exists whereby – in normal circumstances – cash reserves should be retained amounting to 3 months basic operating costs” — page 8
“All trustees serve without remuneration in their capacity as Trustees with the exception of those trustees who are also Pastors of the church. Pastors receive remuneration in that capacity” — page 7
“Donations from Trustees and their related parties, received without conditions, during the year amounted to £26,849” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jonathan Andrew Cliftonchair
- Christopher Benjamin Sanford
- Dr Christopher William Evans
- Gareth Davies
- Joshua Alfred
- Matthew Smyth
- Nathan Kent Mountney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £324k | £295k |
| 31/08/2024 | £249k | £214k |
| 31/08/2023 | £204k | £197k |
| 31/08/2022 | £156k | £182k |
| 31/08/2021 | £132k | £124k |
Common questions
Is REDEEMER WINCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £323,920 from £248,782 in the prior year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £29,274. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £118,383, which meets its stated policy target of retaining three months of basic operating costs. While the trustees anticipate a budget deficit for the upcoming year due to venue moves, they remain confident in the charity's ability to meet financial obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds REDEEMER WINCHESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REDEEMER WINCHESTER as a grant recipient include TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | FY2022 | £9k | Grants for the relief of poverty |
Charities like this
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FAITH ASSEMBLY
- REDEEMER TRUST LTD
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDEEMER WINCHESTER | £324k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FAITH ASSEMBLY | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMER TRUST LTD | £529k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD OVERCOMERS HOUSE CHIPPENHAM | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |