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WEST MERSEA FREE CHURCH

Registered charity 1202931 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Our charity is a local Baptist Church. We hold regular Sunday services to which all are welcome, and also other activities during the week, for the benefit of members and the local community. We offer pastoral care and want to share the good news of Jesus with those in the area of Mersea Island, which is south of Colchester, Essex.

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Latest income
£80k
Latest spending
£52k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net receipt of £27,342, resulting in total bank and cash balances of £91,018. Total assets were reported at £661,100 against minimal liabilities of £21, indicating a strong balance sheet position. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“The Ministers act as two of the church's trustees and received remuneration and other benefits in respect of their services as Ministers, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ministers (who are trustees) received remuneration (stipends), pension contributions, and benefits (manse accommodation).
“The Ministers act as two of the church's trustees and received remuneration and other benefits in respect of their services as Ministers, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ministers' stipends, pension contributions, travel, and pastoral expenses paid to trustees who are also Ministers.
“The Ministers act as two of the church's trustees and received remuneration and other benefits in respect of their services as Ministers, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£80k£52k
31/12/2023£76k£84k

Common questions

Is WEST MERSEA FREE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net receipt of £27,342, resulting in total bank and cash balances of £91,018. Total assets were reported at £661,100 against minimal liabilities of £21, indicating a strong balance sheet position. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of WEST MERSEA FREE CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.