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THE EDEN CHURCH

Registered charity 1208342 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Church activities including regular public services of Christian worship, plus other activities for members and wider community.

Objects

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£70k
Latest spending
£57k
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £117,500 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately £47,000, providing a buffer against expected legal costs and rental uncertainty. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with cash holdings increasing by £13,300 to £122,100. The trustees note that the sale of the Riverside building is in progress and the manse tenancy is uncertain in 2026, but current resources are deemed adequate.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 6 months of budgeted running costs, including the equivalent of a full-time minister, which is approximately £47,000 (held: £118k)
“The Trustees feel it is still prudent to fix the reserves at 6 months of budgeted running costs, including the equivalent of a full-time minister, which is approximately £47,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mary McLachlan received £12,687 remuneration and £1,269 pension contributions; accommodation costs also incurred.
“Mary McLachlan, a trustee from July 2025, served as a church leader and was paid £12,687, plus employer pension contributions of £1,269. These payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition, the charity incurred expenditure costs in respect of the contribution towards accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Mary McLachlan, a trustee, so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 4
“Transactions with related parties Mary McLachlan, a trustee from July 2025, served as a church leader and was paid £12,687, plus employer pension contributions of £1,269. These payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition, the charity incurred expenditure costs in respect of the contribution towards accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Mary McLachlan, a trustee, so that they could better perform their duties. This is included in Ministry costs in note 2.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£70k£57k
31/12/2024£64k£79k

Common questions

Is THE EDEN CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £117,500 exceed the trustees' policy target of approximately £47,000, providing a buffer against expected legal costs and rental uncertainty. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with cash holdings increasing by £13,300 to £122,100. The trustees note that the sale of the Riverside building is in progress and the manse tenancy is uncertain in 2026, but current resources are deemed adequate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.