FREESCHOOL COURT CHURCH

Registered charity 1191312 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FSC

The purposes of the church, as set out in the constitution are twofold:1) the advancement of the Christian faith, in accordance with the basis of faith, primarily, but not exclusively within Bridgend and the surrounding neighbourhood;2) such other charitable purposes, as shall, in the opinion of the managing trustees, further the work of the church.

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Latest income
£116k
Latest spending
£115k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the church held £73,145 in general reserves at the end of the financial year, which is below the stated policy target of 25% to 50% of annual expenditure. The church reported a net receipt of £465 for the year, with total receipts of £115,869 against payments of £115,404.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between 25% and 50% of annual expenditure (held: £73k)
The Church aims, over time, to hold general reserves equivalent to between 25% and 50% of annual expenditure — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr M Pickett received welfare donations of £300, earmarked gifts of £875 and £1,600 for Christian ministry work including services preaching at the church to cover the pastor’s absence.
Mr M Pickett received welfare donations of £300, earmarked gifts of £875 and £1,600 for Christian ministry work including services preaching at the church to cover the pastor’s absence. No other trustees received any payments. — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr M Pickett received welfare donations of £300, earmarked gifts of £875 and £1,600 for Christian ministry work including services preaching at the church to cover the pastor’s absence.
Mr M Pickett received welfare donations of £300, earmarked gifts of £875 and £1,600 for Christian ministry work including services preaching at the church to cover the pastor’s absence. No other trustees received any payments. — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold); recorded price paid £235k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£116k£115k
31/03/2024£156k£117k
31/03/2023£137k£194k
31/03/2022£104k£73k
31/03/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is FREESCHOOL COURT CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church held £73,145 in general reserves at the end of the financial year, which is below the stated policy target of 25% to 50% of annual expenditure. The church reported a net receipt of £465 for the year, with total receipts of £115,869 against payments of £115,404. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.