ALTITUDE CHURCH
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“The Trustees have now set a target for Reserves of £12,000, which would represent three months support for the pastors” — page 5
“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
“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
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/11/2022)
Trustees
- Jeffrey John Fairchair
- Bailey Hobern
- Benjamin Luke Carman
- Edward John Rich
- TIMOTHY JOHN ROBERTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.