CHURCH INSTITUTE
The objects of the charity are to apply the net rents from letting 2-4 North Street, Havant in aid of the religious or charitable work of the Church of England in the Parish of Havant.The letting of the properties is administered by the trustees and all of the net proceeds are applied to the Parochial Church Council of St Faith's Church, Havant.
Objects
RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE PARISH OF HAVANT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,794 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £35,622. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of holding at least one month's unrestricted expenditure, which it confirms was met throughout the year. The filing notes that high energy costs and post-pandemic income reductions have required tight budgetary control, but confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the PCC to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the PCC, at a level which equates to not-less-than one month’s unrestricted expenditure.” — page 18
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 15
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2022 (received 17/05/2024, 199 days after the 31/10/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Canon Thomas Philip Kennarchair
- Gary Brett Crockford
- Naomi-Allison Sloane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £75k | £75k |
| 31/12/2024 | £73k | £73k |
| 31/12/2023 | £68k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £42k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £19k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,794 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £35,622. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of holding at least one month's unrestricted expenditure, which it confirms was met throughout the year. The filing notes that high energy costs and post-pandemic income reductions have required tight budgetary control, but confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- CHURCH INSTITUTE
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- CHARITIES FOR ECCLESIASTICAL AND OTHER PURPOSES
- CHURCH HOUSE CHARITY
- FOUNDATION MATTERS
- BEACON CHURCH HAVANT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH INSTITUTE | £75k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH INSTITUTE | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FAITH, HAVANT | £374k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES FOR ECCLESIASTICAL AND OTHER PURPOSES | £29k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH HOUSE CHARITY | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION MATTERS | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |