THE WELL CHURCH, NORTH SWINDON
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SWINDON FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES, POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PATTERNS OF WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND BY FURTHERING ITS PASTORAL, EVANGELISTIC, SOCIAL AND ECUMENICAL ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state a surplus for the year of £134k, with total income of £262k against expenditure of £134k. Free reserves stood at £99k, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £25k. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“No member of staff received renumeration of above £60,000” — page 17
“It is the aim of The Well to have a balance on free reserves (unrestricted reserves excluding fixed assets) of £25k.” — page 7
“In the period ended 31st December 2024 £18,327 was given by the trustees to the church.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jessie Stewartchair
- Paul Freeland
- Peter Firth
- Sarah Barton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £262k | £128k |
Common questions
Is THE WELL CHURCH, NORTH SWINDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state a surplus for the year of £134k, with total income of £262k against expenditure of £134k. Free reserves stood at £99k, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £25k. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WELL CHURCH, NORTH SWINDON earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £73k |
| COMMUNITY FIRST | 1 | £25k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £15k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £13k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH NORTH WEST SWINDON AND LYDIARD MILLICENT
- SWINDON CCRC TRUST
- GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD
- Wellspring Church Leicester
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, WELLING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WELL CHURCH, NORTH SWINDON | £262k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH NORTH WEST SWINDON AND LYDIARD MILLICENT | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWINDON CCRC TRUST | £377k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON | £545k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Wellspring Church Leicester | £353k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |