KINGSWAY CHAPEL
We seek to advance the Christian faith through prayer, worship, study and preaching. We meet regularly and work with other churches locally and further afield to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our meetings are publicised and open to the general public - we encourage and welcome anyone to join us. We are involved with our community and collaborate with other organisations in our work.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY THE PROMOTION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESSENTIAL DOCTRINES AND ARTICLES OF BELIEF SET DOWN IN THE STATEMENT OF FAITH REPRODUCED IN THE SCHEDULE (“THE STATEMENT OF FAITH”) HERETO AND TO EXTEND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE (B) TO SUPPORT, TEACH, INSTRUCT AND OTHERWISE ENCOURAGE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THOSE WHO PROFESS TO BE COMMITTED CHRISTIANS OR OTHERS ENQUIRING ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a strong financial position, holding unrestricted cash funds of £140,552.41 at year-end, which exceeds its stated minimum cash reserve policy of £10,000. The trustees report a surplus of approximately £34,000 when excluding specific project spending, noting that general income has been above general expenditure for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of our income comes from the regular giving of our church members. This year that amounted to £66,196.16. which accounts for approx.. 83% of all general income” — page 5
“We are still committed to holding a minimum £10,000 cash reserve.” — page 5
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
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/01/2026)
Trustees
- Geoffrey Mark Thompsonchair
- ALAN ARMSON
- Andrew Dykes
- Barry Fitzpatrick
- Beatrice Ann Armson
- David Tooley
- Malcolm Ernest Lister BA
- PROFESSOR DAVID CRACKNELL OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £84k | £114k |
| 31/12/2024 | £81k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £287k | £103k |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is KINGSWAY CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a strong financial position, holding unrestricted cash funds of £140,552.41 at year-end, which exceeds its stated minimum cash reserve policy of £10,000. The trustees report a surplus of approximately £34,000 when excluding specific project spending, noting that general income has been above general expenditure for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.