Beech Hill Church, Otley
Weekly: Sunday morning and evening services including activities for children. Toddler group, holding services in a local residential care home, assisting in local Primary and Junior Schools with assemblies and Bible teaching. Prayer meetings and small group Bible studies.Annually: Carol Services, involvement in the local community Carnival and Christmas Fayre
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £541,803, which the trustees describe as 'small' and warranting neither short-term nor long-term investment. The charity's stated policy is to hold cash sufficient to cover three months of forward salary, NI, overheads, and emergency building costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties noted.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, legacies and Grants 113,618” — page 9
“During the year there were three trustees, one Trustee was the pastor and he received remuneration, the other two Trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 11
Trustees
- Rev Christopher George Haley BA Honschair
- Richard Bailey Hughes
- Stuart Andrew Freer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £128k | £110k |
| 30/09/2024 | £121k | £105k |
| 30/09/2023 | £101k | £91k |
| 30/09/2022 | £99k | £78k |
| 30/09/2021 | £156k | £73k |
Common questions
Is Beech Hill Church, Otley financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £541,803, which the trustees describe as 'small' and warranting neither short-term nor long-term investment. The charity's stated policy is to hold cash sufficient to cover three months of forward salary, NI, overheads, and emergency building costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties noted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.