FATHER'S HOUSE SHAFTESBURY
Meet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at Father's House.Operate a Christian Conference Centre at our premises in Lox Lane, Shaftesbury.Run conferences and other events to allow for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £597,900, resulting in total net assets of £592,794. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees' report notes financial challenges, including the closure of the Little Acorns pre-school due to financial unviability.
What the accounts disclose
“The intention is to maintain sufficient free reserves in order to maintain the current level of activity by means of annual operating surplus and careful maintenance of assets. The free cash balance available to the church after taking into account of the restricted fund balance is £7,084.” — page 7
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, trustee Andrew Baddeley received salary of £33,090 (2024: £33,090) in relation to work done on behalf of the ministry.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/01/2025)
Trustees
- Philip E Readchair
- Andrew Stewart Baddeley
- John Balfour Fergusson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £438k | £443k |
| 31/03/2024 | £482k | £488k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is FATHER'S HOUSE SHAFTESBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £597,900, resulting in total net assets of £592,794. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees' report notes financial challenges, including the closure of the Little Acorns pre-school due to financial unviability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Considered Ask Foundation | 1 | £75k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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- THE FATHER'S HOUSE CHURCH
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- RCCG EVERLASTING FATHER'S ASSEMBLY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - MY FATHER'S HOUSE, DUNSTABLE
- FATHER LOVE TRUST
- FATHER'S PLACE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FATHER'S HOUSE SHAFTESBURY | £438k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FATHER'S HOUSE CHURCH | £587k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FATHER'S HOUSE SABBATH CONGREGATION | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RCCG EVERLASTING FATHER'S ASSEMBLY | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - MY FATHER'S HOUSE, DUNSTABLE | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FATHER LOVE TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |