ALL SAINTS CHURCH HIGHAMS PARK
The Charity operates under the auspices of the Church of England Diocese of Chelmsford in carrying out the following activites:*supporting Christian Mission through tithing its unrestricted income;*providing and operating a Christian place of worship and prayer;*providing a community resource in terms of spaces for hire and a concert venue*running a Food Hub and CAP Debt Centre
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a £24k surplus, increasing net assets to £176k. The trustees consider the level of unrestricted reserves, which includes £36k available for general operating activities, to be adequate to cover 5.6 months of normal operating costs based on the 2026 budget. The operations are considered viable given the current rate of income and unrestricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the PCC’s policy to maintain a balance of available general unrestricted funds in cash and bank accounts (where possible) to maintain cash flows needed to meet all day-to-day operating costs and to cover 3 months of committed employment costs.”
“Peter Rogers, Community Development Manager, was paid a salary (including employer pension contribution) of £17,797 (2024 - £19,069). He is married to Tracey Rogers.” — page 20
“Trustees and related parties made aggregate donations during the year of £24,785 (2024: £21,532).” — page 20
“Peter Rogers, Community Development Manager, was paid a salary (including employer pension contribution) of £17,797 (2024 - £19,069). He is married to Tracey Rogers.” — page 20
“Trustees and related parties made aggregate donations during the year of £24,785 (2024: £21,532).” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev David Daniel Bakerchair
- Angela Robinson
- Claire Lovell
- Colin Dupey
- Constantine Chapman
- Deborah Ruth Anstey
- Diana L'Estrange
- Fredrick Leica Oloo
- MICHAEL HUGH WILLIAM HOLLOWAY
- Michael Smith
- Nigel John Anstey
- Steven John Whitlam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £229k | £205k |
| 31/12/2024 | £209k | £217k |
| 31/12/2023 | £190k | £183k |
| 31/12/2022 | £145k | £196k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £136k |
Common questions
Is ALL SAINTS CHURCH HIGHAMS PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a £24k surplus, increasing net assets to £176k. The trustees consider the level of unrestricted reserves, which includes £36k available for general operating activities, to be adequate to cover 5.6 months of normal operating costs based on the 2026 budget. The operations are considered viable given the current rate of income and unrestricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 25/03/2024 | £2k | Grant to All Saints Church, Highams Park |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/01/2023 | £224k | Grant to All Saints Church, Highams Park |