RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
We are a Christian Organisation, we do religious activitiesProvide Services to the CommunityWe help Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankindWe operate in Newham
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves were £14,988 at year end, which complies with the trustees' policy of holding no less than £10,881 (approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £8,893, driven by increased income from donations and grants, while maintaining a delicate financial position monitored closely by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Martin Oriakhi served as a church leader and received total employment benefits of £30,411 (2024: £30,411) in the year for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 8
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £10,881 (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely.” — page 4
“Martin Oriakhi served as a church leader and received total employment benefits of £30,411 (2024: £30,411) in the year for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £31,031 (FY2024) to £30,411 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Nigel Graham Parringtonchair
- ALEXANDER ALAN CRAIG
- Alastair George McCall Steven
- Kenneth Gordon Brownell
- MARTIN ORIAKHI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £52k | £44k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £53k |
Common questions
Is RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves were £14,988 at year end, which complies with the trustees' policy of holding no less than £10,881 (approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £8,893, driven by increased income from donations and grants, while maintaining a delicate financial position monitored closely by the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,411 band.
Who funds RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | 1 | £61k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE MESSAGE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
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- CRAWLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
- NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH
- RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY TRUST
- REDEEMER CHURCH NOTTINGHAM
- RIDGEWAY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £52k | £30,411 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CRAWLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH | £104k | Under £50,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY TRUST | £26k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMER CHURCH NOTTINGHAM | £597k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |