EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHSTOWE
Emmanuel Church Northstowe is an evangelical church meeting in Northstowe and the surrounding villages. We currently run a weekly worship service on Sunday mornings, weekly small groups meeting in homes for Bible study, prayer and fellowship, mums groups, and two fortnightly youth groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £28,551 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £233,492. The trustees note that while a monthly deficit is anticipated in the near future due to staff growth, reserves remain above the policy threshold of six months' expenditure, supporting a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Emmanuel Church Northstowe's policy is to hold between three and six months of expenditure (approximately £59,600-119,000 by the end of this period) in reserves.” — page 9
“Josh Monteiro and John Brown served as church leaders and received the above remuneration for serving in that capacity and not for serving as trustees. This remuneration is permitted under the Charity's governing document.” — page 22
“'Other employment benefits' relates to the provision of accommodation to Josh Monteiro - a trustee - so that they could better perform their duties. This is a related party transaction, as the property is also rented by the Charity from Josh and Karuna Monteiro.” — page 22
“John Brown took over the rent agreement privately, and agreed to repay the amount of the deposit to the Charity as an interestfree loan over 12 months. The year-end balance of £3,630 is disclosed as a debtor in Note 14.”
“'Other employment benefits' relates to the provision of accommodation to Josh Monteiro - a trustee - so that they could better perform their duties. This is a related party transaction, as the property is also rented by the Charity from Josh and Karuna Monteiro.” — page 22
“John Brown took over the rent agreement privately, and agreed to repay the amount of the deposit to the Charity as an interestfree loan over 12 months. The year-end balance of £3,630 is disclosed as a debtor in Note 14.”
“'Other employment benefits' relates to the provision of accommodation to Josh Monteiro - a trustee - so that they could better perform their duties. This is a related party transaction, as the property is also rented by the Charity from Josh and Karuna Monteiro.” — page 22
“John Brown took over the rent agreement privately, and agreed to repay the amount of the deposit to the Charity as an interestfree loan over 12 months. The year-end balance of £3,630 is disclosed as a debtor in Note 14.”
Trustees
- Joshua Fernando Monteirochair
- Alan Keith White
- Andrew Peter Thomas
- Dr Catherine Wilson
- Dr David Runciman
- John Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £181k | £153k |
| 31/08/2024 | £166k | £124k |
| 31/08/2023 | £132k | £118k |
| 31/08/2022 | £134k | £103k |
| 31/08/2021 | £145k | £88k |
Common questions
Is EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHSTOWE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £28,551 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £233,492. The trustees note that while a monthly deficit is anticipated in the near future due to staff growth, reserves remain above the policy threshold of six months' expenditure, supporting a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.