PENARTH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but notexclusively within Penarth and the surrounding area.
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 PENARTH 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 accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £82,144, with total net assets of £86,311. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity is managed by unpaid trustees and had 0.6 full-time equivalent employees during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The income of the charity arises mainly from contributions from church members.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- JONATHAN MARK POPHAMchair
- John Nigel Graham
- Ricky Don Wilhelm II
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £107k | £21k |
Common questions
Is PENARTH EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £82,144, with total net assets of £86,311. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity is managed by unpaid trustees and had 0.6 full-time equivalent employees during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH
- PELSALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNEXION WITH THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH PENNINGTON (MANCHESTER DIOCESE)
- AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- PARR STREET EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENARTH EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PELSALL EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £415k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNEXION WITH THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH PENNINGTON (MANCHESTER DIOCESE) | £214k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |