WEST DENTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
We have sought to advance the Christian faith by teaching the Christian Scriptures to our members and our local community through our Sunday meetings, midweek groups and training events. We have sought to support and care for those in need both within our church community and the community at large.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £377,610 significantly exceed the trustees' policy target of £25,500, indicating strong financial resilience. The charity reported a surplus of £278,452 for the year, driven by increased income and the purchase of its freehold building. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £25,500 (which equates to about three months of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 4
“During the year the charity: a) received donations totalling £17,328 (2024: £25,000) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). Except as disclosed in note 9, 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.”
Trustees
- Catherine Carvelchair
- Carly Frame
- Luke Daniel Parker
- Stuart Woodward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £362k | £84k |
| 31/08/2024 | £149k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £80k | £58k |
Common questions
Is WEST DENTON COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £377,610 significantly exceed the trustees' policy target of £25,500, indicating strong financial resilience. The charity reported a surplus of £278,452 for the year, driven by increased income and the purchase of its freehold building. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WEST DENTON COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST DENTON COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2024 | £26k | Manse Repair and Maintenance Annual Grants |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2024 | £10k | Mission |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2024 | £5k | Mission |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2024 | £4k | Mission |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2024 | £800 | Mission |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED CHARITY OF BURTON UPON TRENT | 1 | £10k |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS
- SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
- UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
- THE COMMUNITY CHURCH BURTON AND DISTRICT
- WEST AUCKLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST DENTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £362k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £120k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY CHURCH BURTON AND DISTRICT | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |