THE PATHFINDER FELLOWSHIP

Registered charity 222612 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BICKERSTETH HOUSE

Religous education for young people according to the teaching and practice of the Church of England by means of prayer groups, lectures, discussions, meditations, and retreats, in the context of a Christian community life, which is ecumenical and international and providing regular celebrations of the Holy Eucharist.

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Latest income
£137k
Latest spending
£135k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a modest surplus of £2,312 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted free reserves totaling £85,611. The trustees report that the charity maintains financial stability, although they note the principal risk is the diminishing level of financial resources and the upcoming end of the lease on their main asset in 2030.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Members contributions for residence and hospitality (93% of income)
“Income arises from residents and guest fees (£127,423), investments (£1,660) and donations (£850).” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: maintain unrestricted funds such that the normal activities of the organisation can be maintained at a satisfactory level (held: £86k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds such that the normal activities of the organisation can be maintained at a satisfactory level in order to achieve the objectives set out above.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr. Dwayne Ryan Menezes (the Warden) is a resident at Bickersteth House.
“Dr. Dwayne Ryan Menezes (the Warden) is a resident at Bickersteth House. There were no other transactions with trustees or related parties during the periods reported.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Pathfinder Fellowship at Bickersteth House (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Kensington And Chelsea

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£137k£135k
31/12/2023£146k£102k
31/12/2022£94k£93k
31/12/2021£63k£62k
31/12/2020£56k£63k

Common questions

Is THE PATHFINDER FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a modest surplus of £2,312 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted free reserves totaling £85,611. The trustees report that the charity maintains financial stability, although they note the principal risk is the diminishing level of financial resources and the upcoming end of the lease on their main asset in 2030. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE PATHFINDER FELLOWSHIP?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PATHFINDER FELLOWSHIP as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTIONFY2024£1kDonations to charities from the General Fund
THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTIONFY2023£1k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PATHFINDER FELLOWSHIP£137k—0above—no doubt
REDEEMED CHURH OF GOD (RCCG) THE PATHFINDER PARISH FY2025£174k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, PETTS WOOD FY2024£159k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY FY2025£114k—0above—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FILEY FY2024£159k—0above—no doubt
YAHWEH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FY2025£177k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.