WATCHORN CHURCH
THE CHURCH ENABLES A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO WORSHIP GOD IN A SMALL CONGREGATION WHICH IS PART OF GODS GLOBAL CHURCH. THE CHURCH FUNCTIONS BASED UPON THE WORD OF GOD AND AIMS TO DISPLAY THE LOVE OF GOD TO THE COMMUNITY IT RESIDES IN THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST JESUS. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO PRAYER, GIVING, TEACHING AND NURTURING FAMILIES AND PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE:THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE.SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant fixed assets, including a church complex valued at £315,000 and a manse estimated at £375,000, alongside investment property valued at £300,000. However, the charity carries liabilities including a Triodos bank loan of £139,916 and a Bounce Back loan of £5,717, with an additional £7,216 in unpaid payroll taxes. The independent examiner noted technical accounting deficiencies regarding restricted funds and missing historical documentation but confirmed no immediate risk to charitable funds or fraud.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts that follow have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis following the CC16 guidance.” — page 14
“I have identified one matter of concern that give me reasonable cause to opine that I cannot report to you that: [1] accounting records were kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act.” — page 10
“During the year payments of £324 were made to Mrs Emily Horn, the wife of the trustee Mr Chris Horn. These payments were made for the delivery of youth work services.” — page 23
“I have identified one matter of concern that give me reasonable cause to opine that I cannot report to you that: [1] accounting records were kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act. Furthermore, my work has also led me to raising a further two matters of concern.” — page 10
“You have informed me that the Charity Commission have recently informed you that previously the Church has not filed accounts that have been adequately supported by an authentic independent examiner’s report.” — page 12
“I have identified one matter of concern that give me reasonable cause to opine that I cannot report to you that: [1] accounting records were kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act. Furthermore, my work has also led me to raising a further two matters of concern.” — page 10
“You have informed me that the Charity Commission have recently informed you that previously the Church has not filed accounts that have been adequately supported by an authentic independent examiner’s report.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/07/2025)
Trustees
- Craig Anthony Clarkechair
- James Richard Skelton
- Ryan Jonathan Clarke
- Yau Him Jonathan Wong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £146k | £139k |
| 31/08/2024 | £134k | £115k |
| 31/08/2023 | £119k | £102k |
| 31/08/2022 | £87k | £71k |
| 31/08/2021 | £302k | £330k |
Common questions
Is WATCHORN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant fixed assets, including a church complex valued at £315,000 and a manse estimated at £375,000, alongside investment property valued at £300,000. However, the charity carries liabilities including a Triodos bank loan of £139,916 and a Bounce Back loan of £5,717, with an additional £7,216 in unpaid payroll taxes. The independent examiner noted technical accounting deficiencies regarding restricted funds and missing historical documentation but confirmed no immediate risk to charitable funds or fraud. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £36k |
| THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ST GILES’ CHURCH, DESBOROUGH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, UPPER NORWOOD
- LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
- WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE, WEST WORTHING
- BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATCHORN CHURCH | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST GILES’ CHURCH, DESBOROUGH | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, UPPER NORWOOD | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | £497k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE, WEST WORTHING | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |