FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST POOLE
The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £24,841 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's deficit. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain in surplus at £265,982, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANNE HILARY EVANS
- Brian Paul Roberts
- Colin Matthew Fleming
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £38k | £63k |
| 31/12/2024 | £61k | £66k |
| 31/12/2023 | £66k | £74k |
| 31/12/2022 | £44k | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £42k |
Common questions
Is FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST POOLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £24,841 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's deficit. Despite this, unrestricted funds remain in surplus at £265,982, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST POOLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST POOLE as a grant recipient include THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £110k |