NEW RIVER CHURCH
New River Church is a place of religious worship. A range of activities are held including Sunday services, weekday teaching and youth groups. All meetings are open to the general public.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-4.1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN LONDON AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;4.2. TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN LONDON AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND4.3. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN LONDON AND ELSEWHERE AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £100,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £257,668. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £1,329,154 and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees will annually review the level of reserves they consider are appropriate to the charity's needs whilst endeavouring not to set aside funds unnecessarily.” — page 6
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Since April 2003, all general income has been tithed to the providers of Spiritual oversight of the Church Jenny Sinnadurai and Karen Dey. This is paid monthly but three weeks in arrears. Payments have totalled £12,426 during the report period.” — page 6
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Since April 2003, all general income has been tithed to the providers of Spiritual oversight of the Church Jenny Sinnadurai and Karen Dey. This is paid monthly but three weeks in arrears. Payments have totalled £12,426 during the report period.” — page 6
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Since April 2003, all general income has been tithed to the providers of Spiritual oversight of the Church Jenny Sinnadurai and Karen Dey. This is paid monthly but three weeks in arrears. Payments have totalled £12,426 during the report period.” — page 6
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Since April 2003, all general income has been tithed to the providers of Spiritual oversight of the Church Jenny Sinnadurai and Karen Dey. This is paid monthly but three weeks in arrears. Payments have totalled £12,426 during the report period.” — page 6
“Apart from Trustee David Wisker receiving £36,552 in gross salary, no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 15
“Since April 2003, all general income has been tithed to the providers of Spiritual oversight of the Church Jenny Sinnadurai and Karen Dey. This is paid monthly but three weeks in arrears. Payments have totalled £12,426 during the report period.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2026)
Trustees
- Wendy Anne Bankschair
- ALAN CHARLES GOLDRING
- Aaron Billy A Routledge
- David George Wisker
- GRAHAM ALFRED CHAPPELL
- Paul James Hutton
- Phillipe Edouard Alain Nicolas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £258k | £178k |
| 31/03/2024 | £396k | £56k |
Common questions
Is NEW RIVER CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £100,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £257,668. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free reserves of £1,329,154 and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW RIVER CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW RIVER CHURCH as a grant recipient include MAGNIFY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | Youth engagement across Enfield |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW RIVER CHURCH | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW RIVERS MISSIONS | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIVER CHURCH (ORPINGTON) | £179k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH | £126k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| RIVER CHURCH (ST NEOTS) LTD | £93k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW CHURCH | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |