GRACE CHURCH BATH

Registered charity 1192822 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity operates in accordance with its charitable objectives, i.e. to advance the Christian faith in the Bath Deanery of the Church of England, Diocese of Bath and Wells, as the Trustees may from time to time think fit including through providing services for prayer and worship and pastoral care and outreach into the community.

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Latest income

£129k

Latest spending

£119k

Registered

2020

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £138,535 are significantly higher than the charity's policy target of three months of unrestricted payments. Total incoming resources were £129,432 against total resources expended of £118,911, resulting in a net movement in funds of £10,521.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Voluntary income (52% of income)

“Planned giving: Gift Aided donations 67,107”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted payments (held: £139k)

“In particular, they aim to maintain a balance on free reserves which equates to at least three months of unrestricted payments, in order to be able to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Christians in Sport — “GCB has supported CIS financially, partnering together as we all seek to bring the gospel to the world of sport.” (source page)
Crosslinks — “Crosslinks continues to support and encourage me in my work.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Rev Michael Trevor Farrierchair
Amelia Louise Herriott
Andrew John Perrins
BRUCE DOUGLAS GARDINER · trustee of 1 other charity
Bertie Alexander James Kennedy
Jonathan Neil Salisbury
Robert William Moore
Vighnesh Padiachy · trustee of 2 other charities

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

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£129k	£119k
31/12/2023	£124k	£65k
31/12/2022	£118k	£49k
31/12/2021	£83k	£48k

Common questions

Is GRACE CHURCH BATH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £138,535 are significantly higher than the charity's policy target of three months of unrestricted payments. Total incoming resources were £129,432 against total resources expended of £118,911, resulting in a net movement in funds of £10,521. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds GRACE CHURCH BATH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name GRACE CHURCH BATH as a grant recipient include GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST	FY2024	£2k	Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college
GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST	FY2023	£2k	Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college
GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST	FY2022	£2k	Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college