HIGHGATE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

Registered charity 1192094 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HIGHGATE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH CIO

The CIO is responsible for the work and activities of Highgate International Church, based at 272 Archway Road, Highgate, N6 5AU. The church advances Christianity in accordance with its statement of faith, mainly in Highgate and Crouch End, but also through the work of missionaries and missions which it supports in a number of other countries.

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Latest income
£82k
Latest spending
£132k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a significant deficit of £49,643 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £54,266 are currently below the stated policy target of £80,000, though they maintain that financial needs will be provided as they arise.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £54k)
The CIO’s free reserves currently stand below the level set in the reserves policy. Trustees acknowledge this shortfall and are monitoring cash flow closely to ensure that essential commitments can be met. — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Paula Millard received £100 for preparing minutes.
Paula Millard, a trustee, is to receive total fees of £100 (2024: £700) for the time spent in preparing minutes of Trustees’ meetings in 2024-25. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Paula Millard, a trustee, is to receive total fees of £100 (2024: £700) for the time spent in preparing minutes of Trustees’ meetings in 2024-25.
Paula Millard, a trustee, is to receive total fees of £100 (2024: £700) for the time spent in preparing minutes of Trustees’ meetings in 2024-25. The Trustees are satisfied that these payments are empowered by clause 6 of the CIO’s constitution and are lawful under the terms of ss. 185–188 of the Charities Act 2011. — page 17
Mark Davies and Alistair Hornal, key management personnel, provide ministry support to the church at 272 Archway Road. As both now live at a distance from London, when they are visiting for ministry purposes, they receive contributions towards travel expenses and free use of the accommodation that the CIO has available. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mark Davies and Alistair Hornal receive travel expenses and free use of accommodation.
Paula Millard, a trustee, is to receive total fees of £100 (2024: £700) for the time spent in preparing minutes of Trustees’ meetings in 2024-25. The Trustees are satisfied that these payments are empowered by clause 6 of the CIO’s constitution and are lawful under the terms of ss. 185–188 of the Charities Act 2011. — page 17
Mark Davies and Alistair Hornal, key management personnel, provide ministry support to the church at 272 Archway Road. As both now live at a distance from London, when they are visiting for ministry purposes, they receive contributions towards travel expenses and free use of the accommodation that the CIO has available. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees incur costs reimbursed on presentation of invoices.
Paula Millard, a trustee, is to receive total fees of £100 (2024: £700) for the time spent in preparing minutes of Trustees’ meetings in 2024-25. The Trustees are satisfied that these payments are empowered by clause 6 of the CIO’s constitution and are lawful under the terms of ss. 185–188 of the Charities Act 2011. — page 17
Mark Davies and Alistair Hornal, key management personnel, provide ministry support to the church at 272 Archway Road. As both now live at a distance from London, when they are visiting for ministry purposes, they receive contributions towards travel expenses and free use of the accommodation that the CIO has available. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold); recorded price paid £495k. 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: France · Rwanda · Throughout England · United States

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£82k£132k
31/03/2024£77k£83k
31/03/2023£72k£81k
31/03/2022£76k£86k

Common questions

Is HIGHGATE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant deficit of £49,643 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £54,266 are currently below the stated policy target of £80,000, though they maintain that financial needs will be provided as they arise. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.