HERTFORD TOWN CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Hertford and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £258,348, with unrestricted reserves of £258,348 significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £20,971, funded primarily by donations and support from a related church, while maintaining a surplus position without material financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“For the period ended 31 December 2024 the church received unrestricted donations of £60,240 (2023: £49,716) plus restricted giving of £5,400 (2023: £4,218). In addition, Spicer Street Church provided support of £40,000 (2023: £33,750) towards the cost of a pastor.”
“The Trustees policy is to maintain a reserve of at least three months' expenditure.” — page 5
“Donations, excluding gift aid, given by the trustees amounted to £17,800 (2023: £15,600).” — page 15
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2021)
Trustees
- REV DR GREGORY JOHN STRAINchair
- Joshua David Wynn
- William John Purvis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £106k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £88k | £76k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £9k | £4k |
Common questions
Is HERTFORD TOWN CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £258,348, with unrestricted reserves of £258,348 significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £20,971, funded primarily by donations and support from a related church, while maintaining a surplus position without material financial risks. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £20k |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £12k |
| EASTGATE (KENT) LTD | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- HERTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
- HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST JOHN, HERTFORD
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
- DARTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERTFORD TOWN CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST JOHN, HERTFORD | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DARTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £358k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |