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WRAY CHAPEL

Registered charity 1191874 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Our aim is to introduce, make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ. This is done through services of Bible study, worship and prayer. We also provide various midweek groups, youth and children's activities, support, sports and social events for the church & the local community. We also seek to support individuals and organisations with similar aims in the UK & overseas.

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Latest income
£34k
Latest spending
£22k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that free reserves were £80,434 at the end of the year, which is above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £11,659, indicating a surplus for the period.

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

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 3.0% of fundraised income
“The attached financial statements provide a breakdown of the income and expenditure of the Church and show at the end of the period free reserves of £80,434 (2024: £69,018). It is the policy of the Church to maintain free reserves at a level equivalent to three months of expenditure to cover running costs should income fall.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of expenditure (held: £80k)
“It is the policy of the Church to maintain free reserves at a level equivalent to three months of expenditure to cover running costs should income fall.” — page 5
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)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £130k. 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: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£34k£22k
31/08/2024£44k£22k
31/08/2023£45k£24k
31/08/2022£53k£19k
31/08/2021£147k£10k

Common questions

Is WRAY CHAPEL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £80,434 at the end of the year, which is above the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £11,659, indicating a surplus for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.