Venture Church
Religious Activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted cash reserves of £87,919, which is significantly above the minimum reserves level of £20k required by its policy. The charity reported a net income increase of £8,313 compared to the previous year, driven by higher donations and gift aid, while expenditure also rose. The trustees expressed confidence in the charity's financial position and ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy requires the charity to hold 3 months’ operating costs less 3 months of 70% regular unrestricted giving in liquid form (available within 30 days).”
“The charity received donations totalling £81,707 (2024:£77,033) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 17
“paid £1,000 (2024: £nil) as a grant to The Giraffe Project, a registered UK charity, as a contribution towards work at a school in Kenya. Ian Dalton, who is a trustee, is also a trustee of The Giraffe Project.” — page 17
“The charity received donations totalling £81,707 (2024:£77,033) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 17
“paid £1,000 (2024: £nil) as a grant to The Giraffe Project, a registered UK charity, as a contribution towards work at a school in Kenya. Ian Dalton, who is a trustee, is also a trustee of The Giraffe Project.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/02/2025)
Trustees
- Rev Martin Jonathan Williamschair
- Cameron Robert Potts
- Ian Robert Francis Dalton
- Julie Nelson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £285k | £277k |
| 31/08/2024 | £260k | £233k |
| 31/08/2023 | £260k | £252k |
| 31/08/2022 | £234k | £265k |
| 31/08/2021 | £293k | £209k |
Common questions
Is Venture Church financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted cash reserves of £87,919, which is significantly above the minimum reserves level of £20k required by its policy. The charity reported a net income increase of £8,313 compared to the previous year, driven by higher donations and gift aid, while expenditure also rose. The trustees expressed confidence in the charity's financial position and ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.