WELBY LANE MISSION CHURCH
Latest income
£119k
Latest spending
£134k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £75,521 at year end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £20,000. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£14,663 due to significant building project expenditure, it remains compliant with its reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Samuel Osborne served as church leader and was employed by the CIO from 1st July 2024. He was paid £25,667 (2024 - £12,767) and £1200 in pension contributions for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: no less than £20,000 (held: £76k)
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (which equates to about 6 months' of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from Under £20,000 (FY2024) to £20,001 - £30,000 (FY2025).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2024)
Trustees
- Samuel Mark Osbornechair
- Christopher John Jordan
- David Parrott
- Heather Marie Taylor
- Susan Elizabeth Thompson
- Yvette Fiona Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £119k | £134k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £45k |
Common questions
Is WELBY LANE MISSION CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £75,521 at year end, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £20,000. Although the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£14,663 due to significant building project expenditure, it remains compliant with its reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WELBY LANE MISSION CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.
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