ANCHOR CHURCH LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON

Registered charity 1187597 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Anchor Church holds a weekly Sunday service to which all are welcome, as well as various mid-week activities, all of which are outlined on its website.

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Latest income
£55k
Latest spending
£176k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £10,037 in unrestricted funds, though this was a significant improvement over the budgeted deficit of £35,169. The charity maintains a reserves policy to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000, and the year-end unrestricted funds stood at £63,202. The trustees report that the charity continues to be well-supported through prayer and financial giving.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church. — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted payments (held: £63k)
The Trustees’ policy is to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000, to meet at least three months unrestricted payments, to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow, and to meet any unforeseen expenses. — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church.
The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church. This is permitted by the governing document. — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church.
The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church. This is permitted by the governing document. Expenses, relating to ordinary church running costs and unrelated to his role as Trustee, were reimbursed to the Pastor. — page 13
The funds received as agent (Note 8) were donations gifted for the family of Mr J W Ivin, who is the self-supporting Assistant Minister, and were not related to his role as Trustee. — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Funds received as agent for Mr J W Ivin, who is the self-supporting Assistant Minister and a Trustee.
The employment costs in Note 3 relate to the employment of Rev C M Henderson, a Trustee, in his capacity as Pastor of the church. This is permitted by the governing document. Expenses, relating to ordinary church running costs and unrelated to his role as Trustee, were reimbursed to the Pastor. — page 13
The funds received as agent (Note 8) were donations gifted for the family of Mr J W Ivin, who is the self-supporting Assistant Minister, and were not related to his role as Trustee. — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£55k£176k
31/12/2023£117k£69k
31/12/2022£111k£67k
31/12/2021£55k£62k
31/12/2020£150k£21k

Common questions

Is ANCHOR CHURCH LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £10,037 in unrestricted funds, though this was a significant improvement over the budgeted deficit of £35,169. The charity maintains a reserves policy to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000, and the year-end unrestricted funds stood at £63,202. The trustees report that the charity continues to be well-supported through prayer and financial giving. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of ANCHOR CHURCH LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.