KOINONIA EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Promoting the Christian Gospel and practical work in the community youth and the disadvantaged. Support of overseas mission work.
Objects
3.1 THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN ANDOVER AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN GENERAL MEETING, 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;3.1.3 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £453,145, with net incoming resources of £28,362 for the year. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves to continue operations. The reserves policy targets a minimum of 12 months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Stephen Wicks is employed by the Charity as Senior Pastor and during the financial year received remuneration of £36,295.98” — page 10
“The Trustees wish to operate a reserve fund, setting aside a minimum 12 month’s expenditure.” — page 10
“Stephen Wicks is employed by the Charity as Senior Pastor and during the financial year received remuneration of £36,295.98” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/11/2021)
Trustees
- Stephen James Wickschair
- David Brainerd de Oliveira
- GRAMANI BASIL JACOBS
- Rebecca Alice Avery
- Timothy Matthew Coles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £126k | £98k |
| 31/03/2024 | £133k | £79k |
| 31/03/2023 | £86k | £60k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £44k |
Common questions
Is KOINONIA EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £453,145, with net incoming resources of £28,362 for the year. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves to continue operations. The reserves policy targets a minimum of 12 months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of KOINONIA EVANGELICAL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £36,295.98 band.