ABBEY WOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Meet each Sunday morning to worship and learn more about Christian truth. Meet on-line or in person (Wednesday evenings) for discussion of Bible teaching and prayer. Teach children and provide activities to promote learning. Offer free children's activities in local market. Support members of the local community through Safe Families and Christians Against Poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. The trustees consider the charity meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.”
“AWCC is led by four Pastors/Elders who are also the Trustees; Chris Statter who is employed full time by the church, Ryan Johnson who is supported financially by a range of churches in the USA, Jeff Laws is a retiree and former headteacher and Austin Iyede who is self-employed and the church’s/charity treasurer.” — page 3
Trustees
- JEFFREY LAWSchair
- Austin Iyede
- RYAN NEAL JOHNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £151k | £135k |
| 31/08/2023 | £182k | £113k |
Common questions
Is ABBEY WOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. The trustees consider the charity meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBEY WOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABBEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £119k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE UK | £588k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRESSINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF WORSHIP CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £170k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |