HONOR OAK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Forest Hill, London and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN FOREST HILL, LONDON AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND2. SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £51,129, an increase from the previous year's £44,843. The charity's reserves policy requires sufficient liquid funds to meet short-term requirements, a target the trustees believe is met by the current cash holdings. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves must also be maintained to cover any short-term or immediate requirements of the CIO. Sufficient funds will be held in liquid assets to meet the requirements of the CIO.”
“M.S. Peach also received employer pension contributions of £754 (2024: £nil) from the charity.” — page 8
“The charity also paid a grant of £20,000 (2024: £25,000) to Christian Fellowship Centre Trust (charity number 270397).” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2026)
Trustees
- Dr Michael Steven Peachchair
- ALAN LAURENCE BARROW
- Michael Johnstone
- Paul Walter Armstrong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £73k | £64k |
| 05/04/2024 | £36k | £25k |
| 05/04/2023 | £36k | £25k |
| 05/04/2022 | £37k | £5k |
Common questions
Is HONOR OAK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £51,129, an increase from the previous year's £44,843. The charity's reserves policy requires sufficient liquid funds to meet short-term requirements, a target the trustees believe is met by the current cash holdings. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.