RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church advances the Christian faith through gathering together for Christian worship every Sunday,through groups for children and young people, through midweek groups for bible study and prayer,through seasonal events and services and through meeting needs within the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £73,350 at year-end, which the trustees note is approximately seven months of cover against regular expenditure. Although the charity operated at a deficit for the year, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees plan to hold the equivalent of two to three months' funds in reserve in cash at the bank and in interest bearing deposit accounts, as defined in the RCC finance policy.” — page 8
Trustees
- Matthew Mark Robsonchair
- Andrew Fairbrother
- David James Gilkerson
- Stephen Edward Baraniak
- Thomas Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £125k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £107k | £111k |
| 31/03/2023 | £119k | £94k |
Common questions
Is RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £73,350 at year-end, which the trustees note is approximately seven months of cover against regular expenditure. Although the charity operated at a deficit for the year, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include BEESTON FREE CHURCH NOTTINGHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEESTON FREE CHURCH NOTTINGHAM | FY2023 | £5k | Rylands Gospel partnership and from restricted funds |
| BEESTON FREE CHURCH NOTTINGHAM | FY2024 | £2k | Support of Elliot Hyliger |
| BEESTON FREE CHURCH NOTTINGHAM | FY2023 | £500 | Nottingham Trent CU Events weeks |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £36k |
| THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH
- FORDS LANE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW'S, LEYLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FYLDE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHURCH | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FORDS LANE EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £152k | £30,874 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH LEEDS | £122k | £39,424 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |