PARK HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our statements of belief (in Brighton, East Sussex and other parts of the UK or the world) in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time may think fit.To relieve persons who are in various types of need as the Trustees may from time to time think fit, consistent with our statement of beliefs.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED IN BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AND IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; (2) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP, OR DISTRESS, OR WHO ARE AGED, OR SICK, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT, CONSISTENT WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,010 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of retaining an amount not less than would cover 3 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, with total receipts of £47,746 against payments of £48,289.
What the accounts disclose
“The annual amount of £9,000 (2023/24 -£18,496) was paid for Derek Fortnam for his pastoral role of the charity.” — page 10
“Reserves Policy When planning an annual budget, an amount not less than would cover 3 months expenditure should be retained throughout the year, the amount of reserves held at the end of the year is £10,000.” — page 4
“The annual amount of £9,000 (2023/24 -£18,496) was paid for Derek Fortnam for his pastoral role of the charity. Also, payments were made for Administration and accounting Services to Margaret Clarke totaling £2,500” — page 10
“The annual amount of £9,000 (2023/24 -£18,496) was paid for Derek Fortnam for his pastoral role of the charity.” — page 10
“Also, payments were made for Administration and accounting Services to Margaret Clarke totaling £2,500 (2023/24 £5,000), plus reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity.” — page 10
“The annual amount of £9,000 (2023/24 -£18,496) was paid for Derek Fortnam for his pastoral role of the charity.” — page 10
“Also, payments were made for Administration and accounting Services to Margaret Clarke totaling £2,500 (2023/24 £5,000), plus reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Charles Prideaux
- John Francis Dean
- Margaret Ann Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £48k | £48k |
| 30/09/2024 | £14k | £0 |
| 30/09/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is PARK HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,010 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of retaining an amount not less than would cover 3 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, with total receipts of £47,746 against payments of £48,289. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of PARK HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £9,000 band.