ALTITUDE CHURCH

Registered charity 1194423 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Running a Church through regular activities, preaching to advance religion and supporting those in need as described in the constitution.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH (THE OBJECTS) ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£66k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £19,455, representing a surplus from activities of £8,728 for the year. The trustees report that this cash balance is sufficient to cover more than six months of pastoral support and exceeds their stated reserves target of £12,000. The charity remains in a financially stable position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £38,086
“Ben Carmen, a trustee, and his spouse served as Pastors and together were paid a total of £38,086 [2024: £33,900], for serving in that capacity only; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document, and these figures include the employer pension contribution.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months support for the pastors (held: £19k)
“The Trustees have now set a target for Reserves of £12,000, which would represent three months support for the pastors” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ben Carmen (trustee) and his spouse were paid £38,086 for serving as Pastors.
“Ben Carmen, a trustee, and his spouse served as Pastors and together were paid a total of £38,086 [2024: £33,900], for serving in that capacity only; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document, and these figures include the employer pension contribution.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration for pastoral services
“Ben Carmen, a trustee, and his spouse served as Pastors and together were paid a total of £38,086 [2024: £33,900], for serving in that capacity only; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document, and these figures include the employer pension contribution.” — 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.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Operates in: Isle Of Wight

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£75k£66k
31/03/2025£70k£61k
31/03/2024£66k£62k
31/03/2023£49k£49k
31/03/2022£37k£30k

Common questions

Is ALTITUDE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £19,455, representing a surplus from activities of £8,728 for the year. The trustees report that this cash balance is sufficient to cover more than six months of pastoral support and exceeds their stated reserves target of £12,000. The charity remains in a financially stable position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of ALTITUDE CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £38,086 band.