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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £11,490 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £141,472 against expenditure of £129,982. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds held at year-end were £50,297, which the trustees note are higher than their stated policy target but necessary for future needs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Charles Padipe received remuneration of £31,615 (2023: £29,261), pension contributions of £4,002 (2023: £3,443) for his role as Pastor and not for his role as Trustee.” — page 13
“During the year, Charles Padipe received remuneration of £31,615 (2023: £29,261), pension contributions of £4,002 (2023: £3,443) for his role as Pastor and not for his role as Trustee. During the year, 2 Trustees incurred out-of-pocket expenses totalling £1,870 (2023: 3 trustees, £3,445).” — page 13
“A gift of £1,500 was given to The Solders' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (Charity no 235708), this is a related party due to Colonel John Lewis being a trustee in common.” — page 13
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN HUBANDchair
- Alan Paul Simmons
- Andrew Gordon Lennox
- CHARLES OLUWOLE FADIPE
- David Michael Walsh
- James Kerman Ridout
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £149k | £224k |
| 31/12/2022 | £101k | £90k |
| 31/12/2021 | £80k | £80k |
| 31/12/2020 | £70k | £82k |
Common questions
Is THOMAS HARRIS FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £11,490 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £141,472 against expenditure of £129,982. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds held at year-end were £50,297, which the trustees note are higher than their stated policy target but necessary for future needs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THOMAS HARRIS FUND earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 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 |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GOLDERS GREEN
- AMERSHAM FREE CHURCH
- KNIGHTON FREE CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LICHFIELD SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT MARY
- HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FREE CHURCH
- WALSALL INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HARRIS FUND | £141k | £30,001 - £40,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GOLDERS GREEN | £241k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AMERSHAM FREE CHURCH | £324k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KNIGHTON FREE CHURCH | £432k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LICHFIELD SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT MARY | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FREE CHURCH | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |