BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CIO
Advancing the Christian Faith by promoting and encouraging the Church of Jesus Christ, primarily but not exclusively in Reading and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,286 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a 15.8% reduction in incoming resources to £145,319. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £64,303, which exceeds the stated policy target of three months of staff salaries, national insurance, and pensions (£26,395). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received remuneration exceeding £60,000 per annum (2024 : nil)” — page 17
“£nil costs as there are no public appeals for funds (2024: £nil)” — page 14
“Historically, our aim has been to have in reserve whenever possible, the equivalent of 3 months of staff salaries, national insurance and pensions. At the year end this amounted to £26,395 against free reserves of £64,303.” — page 7
“S. Ensor, a trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £43,000 remuneration for the period to 30 June 2025 in her role as Senior Pastor. (2024 : £38,014)” — page 17
“S. Ensor, a trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £43,000 remuneration for the period to 30 June 2025 in her role as Senior Pastor. (2024 : £38,014)” — page 17
“Also, in the prior year (2024) S. Prince, a then trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £10,959 remuneration for the period from 1st July 2023 until their resignation as a trustee on 27 Sep 2023.” — page 17
“S. Ensor, a trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £43,000 remuneration for the period to 30 June 2025 in her role as Senior Pastor. (2024 : £38,014)” — page 17
“Also, in the prior year (2024) S. Prince, a then trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £10,959 remuneration for the period from 1st July 2023 until their resignation as a trustee on 27 Sep 2023.” — page 17
“S. Ensor, a trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £43,000 remuneration for the period to 30 June 2025 in her role as Senior Pastor. (2024 : £38,014)” — page 17
“Also, in the prior year (2024) S. Prince, a then trustee of Brookside Community CIO, received £10,959 remuneration for the period from 1st July 2023 until their resignation as a trustee on 27 Sep 2023.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/01/2025)
Trustees
- John Eric Kempchair
- Ben Thomas Graham
- Lynn Chetcuti
- Nicholas John Howard Ensor
- Sarah Louise Ensor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £145k | £147k |
| 30/06/2024 | £173k | £147k |
| 30/06/2023 | £29k | £29k |
Common questions
Is BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,286 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a 15.8% reduction in incoming resources to £145,319. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £64,303, which exceeds the stated policy target of three months of staff salaries, national insurance, and pensions (£26,395). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.