WATERBROOK CHURCH CIO

Registered charity 1200990 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity operates as Waterbrook Church. The church meets on a Sunday in Downend, Bristol and mid week in various places. The members of the Church provide most of the income of the charity. The charity fulfils its aims through the work of a local Christian church and through making grants to other Christian workers and organisations both in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£90k
Latest spending
£72k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £264,450, which the Trustees consider appropriate as it represents about 12 months' forecast expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £17,763 for the year, with total receipts of £90,046 against payments of £72,283. The filing confirms no material matters came to the examiner's attention, indicating stable financial administration.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £28,160
“In the year ended 31 December 2025 his renumeration was £28,160.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £80,000 (held: £264k)
“The Trustees’ current view is that a level of reserves of £80,000 is appropriate, representing about 12 month’s forecast expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Luke Goodway (Church Leader and Trustee) received remuneration of £28,160.
“On 1 March 2024 the Charity employed a Church Leader on a part-time basis who was also a Trustee. In the year ended 31 December 2025 his renumeration was £28,160.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A Trustee is connected with Charmian and Dennis Arevalo, pastors in a church in Lima, Peru. Support of £1,140 was provided to them in 2025.
“A Trustee is connected with Charmian and Dennis Arevalo, pastors in a church in Lima, Peru. Support of £1,140 was provided to them in 2025.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Brazil · Bristol City · India · Nicaragua · Peru · Romania

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£90k£72k
31/12/2024£80k£55k
31/12/2023£78k£45k

Common questions

Is WATERBROOK CHURCH CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £264,450, which the Trustees consider appropriate as it represents about 12 months' forecast expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £17,763 for the year, with total receipts of £90,046 against payments of £72,283. The filing confirms no material matters came to the examiner's attention, indicating stable financial administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of WATERBROOK CHURCH CIO earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £28,160 band.