CHILTERN EVANGELICAL CHURCH
The purposes of the Church are:(a) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Doctrinal Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Reading, Caversham and Sonning Common, and the surrounding neighbourhood; and(b) such other charitable purposes as shall, further the work of the Church and put into practice the teaching of the Bible
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds exceeded expenditure by £1,743, resulting in a net increase in total funds. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting a General Fund balance of £15,000, which matches the actual carried-forward balance. Total funds carried forward increased from £321,246 to £322,990, indicating stable financial resources.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Joseph William Kingchair
- Bruce Jenkins
- Joe King
- Peter Seccombe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £184k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £190k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £52k |
Common questions
Is CHILTERN EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds exceeded expenditure by £1,743, resulting in a net increase in total funds. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting a General Fund balance of £15,000, which matches the actual carried-forward balance. Total funds carried forward increased from £321,246 to £322,990, indicating stable financial resources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KINGSTON PARK
- GRACE CHURCH CAVERSHAM
- NEW MILTON EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
- SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
- REDEEMER CHURCH LONDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILTERN EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £122k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KINGSTON PARK | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH CAVERSHAM | £112k | Under £50,000 | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| NEW MILTON EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £120k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |