IMMANUEL SOUTHBOURNE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Registered charity 1200056 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We provide ministry, education and support to all who wish to join us. We work with families, youth and older people. There is a special emphasis on supporting those with Dementia. We are based in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth and aim to serve our local community. We have twice weekly Church services, to which anyone is welcome. We also have a Church Cafe and Soft Play area.

Objects

THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEME OF UNION OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income

£427k

Latest spending

£264k

Registered

2022

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £224,258, with the trustees maintaining a designated reserve of £63,000 to cover potential unforeseen expenditure and payroll commitments. The charity reported a net surplus of £163,495 for the year, driven by growth in donations and trading income, which allowed it to manage increased utility and repair costs while reducing outstanding loans.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Trading activities (44% of income)

“Income from donations, and gift aid was £103,278. Other income came from the Café sales, letting of the building which was £163,643.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £224k)

“It was agreed that in order to provide for potential unforeseen expenditure and in particular the sizeable payroll commitment, a reserve fund of £63,000 was kept as a suitable 3-month reserve,” — page 7

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Paying staff
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Carol Ann Coates
Debbie Hill
Elizabeth Cottell
Louise Riley
NEIL ANDREW BOWER
Rozalind Bradbury
Sally Nevitt

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bournemouth

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£427k	£264k
31/12/2023	£369k	£330k

Common questions

Is IMMANUEL SOUTHBOURNE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £224,258, with the trustees maintaining a designated reserve of £63,000 to cover potential unforeseen expenditure and payroll commitments. The charity reported a net surplus of £163,495 for the year, driven by growth in donations and trading income, which allowed it to manage increased utility and repair costs while reducing outstanding loans. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.