MIDDLEWICH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £69,849 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £248,880 are held, which is in excess of the stated policy target of £100,000. The trustees consider the church to be in a strong position and adequately resourced to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees calculate that reserves of £100,000 should be retained.” — page 7
“Reverend Antony Bhunu received remuneration of £45,013 (2024: £39,717) during the year. Rev Antony Bhunu, a Trustee, also serves as an employee of the charity, i.e. Senior Minister for the Church and CEO of our professional departments - MoCoCo House and Canalside Conference - and is remunerated in this capacity but not for acting as a charity trustee.” — page 20
“Reverend Antony Bhunu received remuneration of £45,013 (2024: £39,717) during the year. Rev Antony Bhunu, a Trustee, also serves as an employee of the charity, i.e. Senior Minister for the Church and CEO of our professional departments - MoCoCo House and Canalside Conference - and is remunerated in this capacity but not for acting as a charity trustee. The charity’s constitution permits this arrangement. During the year and previous year his employment benefits were 75% - senior minister role - and 25% for the CEO/Nominated Individual role.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/02/2025)
Trustees
- Rev Antony Msekele Bhunuchair
- Christine Shepherd
- Hamilton Walcott
- Jamie Forster
- Lee BERRIDGE
- Lisa Jane Dickinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £812k | £742k |
| 31/03/2024 | £653k | £658k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is MIDDLEWICH COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £69,849 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £248,880 are held, which is in excess of the stated policy target of £100,000. The trustees consider the church to be in a strong position and adequately resourced to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KM.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | 1 | £46k |