GRACE CHURCH UPTON
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith within (but not limited to) the parish of Duston and Upton in the Diocese of Peterborough.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income was £146,088 against total expenditure of £69,164, resulting in a net surplus of £82,941 for the year. Free reserves stood at £76,019, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy target of maintaining a fixed reserve of £40,000. The charity reports it can pay creditors in full for at least 12 months from the balance sheet date.
What the accounts disclose
“Rebecca Davies, Youth and Families Worker and spouse of trustee Owen Davies was paid £491 in salary and pension in the year to 31 December 2024, at which point the contract terminated.” — page 11
“A related party to two trustees benefitted from a bible training course costing £240 before commencing a voluntary internship with the church.” — page 11
“Rebecca Davies, Youth and Families Worker and spouse of trustee Owen Davies was paid £491 in salary and pension in the year to 31 December 2024, at which point the contract terminated.” — page 11
“A related party to two trustees benefitted from a bible training course costing £240 before commencing a voluntary internship with the church.” — page 11
Trustees
- Rev Jonathan Joseph Dejachair
- Dr Andrew John Ward MA, PhD
- Dr James Thomas March
- Dr Neil Padman Menon
- John Robert Scully
- Madeleine Alice Peston
- Matthew Christopher Kinton
- Rachel Anne Menon RGN, PhD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £84k |
Common questions
Is GRACE CHURCH UPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income was £146,088 against total expenditure of £69,164, resulting in a net surplus of £82,941 for the year. Free reserves stood at £76,019, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy target of maintaining a fixed reserve of £40,000. The charity reports it can pay creditors in full for at least 12 months from the balance sheet date. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GRACE CHURCH UPTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GRACE CHURCH UPTON as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD | FY2023 | £10k | Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER
- GRACE CHURCH STOKE ON TRENT
- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
- GLOBAL CHURCH OF GRACE MINISTRIES
- GRACE CHURCH MANCHESTER
- CHRIST CHURCH DUNSTABLE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRACE CHURCH UPTON | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH STOKE ON TRENT | £141k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL CHURCH OF GRACE MINISTRIES | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH MANCHESTER | £184k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |