THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition, drawing on other inspiration. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and beliefs to centres on the coasts of Essex and Dorset.Sharing in work, worship, study and play, we seek renewal and glimpses of the sacred,exploring the relationship between faith and life, learning to care for the world and its people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £135,682 and spending of £112,907 for the financial period ending 31 March 2024. The filing indicates the presence of trading subsidiaries and a parent body structure, but no independent audit or examiner report is present as the return was not submitted.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received) £ 93,513”
“Does the charity have any trading subsidiaries? Yes”
Trustees
- Mark Alexander James Ringrosechair
- Christina Wilson
- Christopher Martin Jones
- Daniel Charles Dutfield
- Jane Daphne Pearse
- Maria Freeman
- Marie Martin
- Michael David Hunt
- Paul Geoffrey Simon
- Stephen William Barnes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £134k | £141k |
| 31/03/2024 | £136k | £113k |
| 31/03/2023 | £87k | £100k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £71k |
Common questions
Is THE OTHONA COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £135,682 and spending of £112,907 for the financial period ending 31 March 2024. The filing indicates the presence of trading subsidiaries and a parent body structure, but no independent audit or examiner report is present as the return was not submitted.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- Thanet Community Churches
- OXFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY CHURCHES
- RIVER CHURCH (ORPINGTON)
- THE OLTON PROJECT CIO
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH ST. GABRIEL AND ST. LAWRENCE AND ST. JUDE; EASTON
- NOWANS COMMUNITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OTHONA COMMUNITY | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Thanet Community Churches | £280k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | £5.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RIVER CHURCH (ORPINGTON) | £173k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE OLTON PROJECT CIO | £496k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH ST. GABRIEL AND ST. LAWRENCE AND ST. JUDE; EASTON | £501k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |