EASTNEY EVANGELICAL CHURCH

Registered charity 1193860 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

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Latest income
£93k
Latest spending
£89k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £40,001 - £50,000
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: no less than £20,000 (held: £67k)
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.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Chris Thomas (£43,798), Chris Thomas's siblings (£5,000), Matt Licence's spouse (£1,803)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Chris Thomas paid £43,798 for church leadership role
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Chris Thomas's brother and sister-in-law paid £5,000 as missionaries
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Matt Licence's spouse paid £1,803 as bookkeeper
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.