HAROLD HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith through public worship, Bible teaching, prayer, pastoral care, Christian discipleship and evangelistic and community outreach activities. The church also seeks to serve the local community through activities that promote fellowship and provide practical support for those experiencing need or hardship.
Objects
3.1 THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN HAROLD HILL AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £8,469 for the year, driven by significant cash assets transferred into the CIO. Unrestricted cash reserves stood at £174,009, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of approximately £20,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than 8 months of unrestricted expenditure (which equates to about £20,000) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely.” — page 3
“During the year, Philip Holmes carried out electrical work on the church building and was paid £301 for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 9
“During the year, Philip Holmes carried out electrical work on the church building and was paid £301 for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Volunteers: 8
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/12/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Pickfordchair
- Jonathan Dawson
- Michael Spence
- PHILIP HOLMES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £204k | £30k |
| 31/10/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HAROLD HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £8,469 for the year, driven by significant cash assets transferred into the CIO. Unrestricted cash reserves stood at £174,009, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of approximately £20,000. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £500 |
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- HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH
- DEWSBURY EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £204k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THORNTON HEATH EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEWSBURY EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EARLS HALL BAPTIST CHURCH | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |