THOMAS HARRIS FUND
Calne Free Church is an independant Evangelical Church which meets for Divine Worship on Sundays and at other times during the week for usual Church activities.
Objects
SUPPORT AND UPKEEP OF CALNE FREE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a small deficit of £5,291 during the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £41,696 to £39,617. The trustees report that these unrestricted funds are sufficient to cover approximately two months' operating costs (£23,000) and are higher than the level set out in their reserves policy, though the excess is expected to be needed in coming years. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Charles Fadipe received remuneration of £41,347 (2024: £31,615), pension contributions of £5,204 (2024: £4,002) for his role as Pastor and not for his role as Trustee.” — page 14
“Our unrestricted funds currently are sufficient to cover 2 months’ operating costs of the church (approx. £23,000), excluding further giving.”
“During the year, Charles Fadipe received remuneration of £41,347 (2024: £31,615), pension contributions of £5,204 (2024: £4,002) for his role as Pastor and not for his role as Trustee.” — page 14
“During the year, Charles Fadipe received remuneration of £41,347 (2024: £31,615), pension contributions of £5,204 (2024: £4,002) for his role as Pastor and not for his role as Trustee.” — page 14
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £31,615 (FY2024) to £41,347 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 45
- Government income: £2,028 — grants £2,028 (1); 1% of the £141,898 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 45
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN HUBANDchair
- Alan Paul Simmons
- Andrew Gordon Lennox
- CHARLES OLUWOLE FADIPE
- David Michael Walsh
- James Kerman Ridout
- Stephen Luke Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £147k |
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £149k | £224k |
| 31/12/2022 | £101k | £90k |
| 31/12/2021 | £80k | £80k |
Common questions
Is THOMAS HARRIS FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a small deficit of £5,291 during the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £41,696 to £39,617. The trustees report that these unrestricted funds are sufficient to cover approximately two months' operating costs (£23,000) and are higher than the level set out in their reserves policy, though the excess is expected to be needed in coming years. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THOMAS HARRIS FUND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £41,347 band.
Who funds THOMAS HARRIS FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THOMAS HARRIS FUND as a grant recipient include THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £55k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
- TRUE JESUS CHURCH CAMBRIDGE
- TOTNES UNITED FREE CHURCH
- FREEDOM CHURCH (CEREDIGION)
- TINSHILL FREE CHURCH
- MAGDALEN ROAD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HARRIS FUND | £142k | £41,347 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £85k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUE JESUS CHURCH CAMBRIDGE | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOTNES UNITED FREE CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FREEDOM CHURCH (CEREDIGION) | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TINSHILL FREE CHURCH | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |