CHURCH BY THE BAY, MORECAMBE
ORGANISATION OF CHURCH MEETINGS, BIBLE STUDIES AND FAMILY EVENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,015 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total free reserves standing at £68,073. The trustees note that the cash balance is sufficient to cover only two months of normal expenditure, which is below their stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' general running costs. However, the filing confirms that no funds are in deficit and that promised donations are expected to cover specific staff costs in the near future.
What the accounts disclose
“The General Fund cash balance at 31/08/2025 was £17,463 (2024 £15,897) which would be enough to cover 2 months normal expenditure. This is less than that required by our policy of maintaining a balance sufficient to meet the obligations of the restricted income funds and at least 3 months’ general running costs.”
“The General Fund cash balance at 31/08/2025 was £17,463 (2024 £15,897) which would be enough to cover 2 months normal expenditure. This is less than that required by our policy of maintaining a balance sufficient to meet the obligations of the restricted income funds and at least 3 months’ general running costs.”
“Mr GR Straker, as well as being a trustee, is an employee of the Trust and received remuneration of £38,633 (2024: £37,810) in respect of his employment by the Trust.” — page 19
“In addition he received manse rental of £7,500 (2024 £7,500) during the year.” — page 19
“Mr GR Straker, as well as being a trustee, is an employee of the Trust and received remuneration of £38,633 (2024: £37,810) in respect of his employment by the Trust.” — page 19
“In addition he received manse rental of £7,500 (2024 £7,500) during the year.” — page 19
“Mr GR Straker, as well as being a trustee, is an employee of the Trust and received remuneration of £38,633 (2024: £37,810) in respect of his employment by the Trust.” — page 19
“In addition he received manse rental of £7,500 (2024 £7,500) during the year.” — page 19
“Mr GR Straker, as well as being a trustee, is an employee of the Trust and received remuneration of £38,633 (2024: £37,810) in respect of his employment by the Trust.” — page 19
“In addition he received manse rental of £7,500 (2024 £7,500) during the year.” — page 19
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/05/2025)
Trustees
- GERALD RICHARD STRAKERchair
- JON OWEN LINDSAY
- John Patrick Anthony Sullivan-Tailyour MEng
- Stephen James Sammons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £144k | £159k |
| 31/08/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is CHURCH BY THE BAY, MORECAMBE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,015 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total free reserves standing at £68,073. The trustees note that the cash balance is sufficient to cover only two months of normal expenditure, which is below their stated policy target of maintaining at least three months' general running costs. However, the filing confirms that no funds are in deficit and that promised donations are expected to cover specific staff costs in the near future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHURCH BY THE BAY, MORECAMBE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHURCH BY THE BAY, MORECAMBE as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS, GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEW BOROUGH AND LEIGH, WIMBORNE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2025 | £2k | |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEW BOROUGH AND LEIGH, WIMBORNE | FY2023 | £2k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college |