EASTNEY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Our chief activity is to worship God through Jesus Christ, especially on His day, Sunday - when we have morning worship followed by fellowship, and afternoon activities often aimed at families.The church life through the week includes prayer, evangelism, discipling, and serving the local community. We devote resources to supporting partner works and ensuring good governance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds held at year-end were £66,800, which is well above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £20,000. The charity reported a net increase in funds of approximately £4,000 for the year, supported by donations and other income.
What the accounts disclose
“Chris Thomas served as church leader and was paid £43,798 [2024: £42,939] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 8
“Trustees determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 so that the charity could continue to operate should income and/or expenditure vary adversely.”
“Chris Thomas served as church leader and was paid £43,798 [2024: £42,939] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“Chris Thomas served as church leader and was paid £43,798 [2024: £42,939] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“The brother and sister-in-law of trustee Chris Thomas were paid a total of £5,000 [2024: £2,750], through OMF, in their role as missionaries. These payments are authorised by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“Chris Thomas served as church leader and was paid £43,798 [2024: £42,939] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“The brother and sister-in-law of trustee Chris Thomas were paid a total of £5,000 [2024: £2,750], through OMF, in their role as missionaries. These payments are authorised by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“Chris Thomas served as church leader and was paid £43,798 [2024: £42,939] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“The brother and sister-in-law of trustee Chris Thomas were paid a total of £5,000 [2024: £2,750], through OMF, in their role as missionaries. These payments are authorised by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/11/2021)
Trustees
- Christopher Charles Thomas M.A.chair
- Aiyampillai Thevapirabakaran
- Elizabeth Mojisola Ogundele
- Gillian Rees
- Matthew Stuart Licence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £81k | £82k |
| 31/03/2023 | £72k | £79k |
| 31/03/2022 | £129k | £57k |
Common questions
Is EASTNEY EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds held at year-end were £66,800, which is well above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £20,000. The charity reported a net increase in funds of approximately £4,000 for the year, supported by donations and other income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EASTNEY EVANGELICAL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.