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.
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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/07/2025)
Trustees
- JOHN MICHAEL WINGchair
- Chris John Horn
- Craig Anthony Clarke
- James Richard Skelton
- Nathan Luke Paylor
- Nicholas James Drummond Davis
- 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.