OAKHAM EVANGELICAL CHURCH
To promote the Christian faith through worship, bible teaching and community activities.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:1.THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN ROWLEY REGIS AND SANDWELL AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND2.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 receipts for the period were £40,177 against total payments of £48,696, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £19,105 and restricted funds of £6,400 at the end of the period, with no disclosed reserves policy or independent audit.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev STEPHEN PARKESchair
- Aimee Cains
- Andrew Hayward
- Andrew Parkes
- Benjamin Knight
- DIANE PARKES
- Dr PETER HAYWARD
- JONATHAN TIMBRELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £49k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £59k | £37k |
Common questions
Is OAKHAM EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the period were £40,177 against total payments of £48,696, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £19,105 and restricted funds of £6,400 at the end of the period, with no disclosed reserves policy or independent audit.