WORLD HORIZONS LIMITED
* Furthering World Horizons in the UK by stimulating interest in evangelism and church planting by outdoor pursuits activities, conferences, promotional activities, training and overseas journeys.* Supporting the work of World Horizons overseas which is completely financially autonomous.* Initiating sustainable development and business projects. * Advancing education* Relieving hardship
Objects
3.1 TO PROPAGATE AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AND TO ASSIST IN THE EXTENSION OF HIS KINGDOM BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING MEANS: 3.1.1 TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND APPOINT CHRISTIANS IN ESTABLISHING INDIGENOUS, EVANGELISING CHURCHES WORLDWIDE; 3.1.2 TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER RENEWAL OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND THE DEEPENING OF THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF CHRISTIANS AND ALSO THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, GROUPS, ORGANISATIONS AND MISSIONS; AND 3.1.3 TO ENCOURAGE AND ADVISE CHRISTIANS ON THE START-UP AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES THAT ARE FOCUSED ON GENERATING SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND SUSTAINABLE PROFIT, THAT WILL BE USED TO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, CHURCH PLANTING AND DISCIPLESHIP WORLDWIDE. 3.2 TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AMONGST CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS BOTH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND WORLDWIDE, IN PARTICULAR BY PROMOTING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO HELP AND EDUCATE THEM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES, THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS, MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND PRACTISING MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. 3.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND WORLDWIDE. 3.4 TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY THE PROVISION OF GIFTS IN KIND, GRANTS OF MONEY OR MEDICAL CARE OR ASSISTANCE, WORLDWIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £107,573 for the year ended 31st December 2024, resulting in a reduction in total funds to £484,396. The trustees consider the unrestricted reserves to be between seven and eight months of expenditure, which they do not consider excessive or insufficient. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Cash-backed unrestricted reserves represent between seven and eight months of expenditure.” — page 10
“Small amounts were reimbursed to trustees and connected persons for expenses such as travel costs and reimbursements. No trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity.” — page 33
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/01/2024)
Trustees
- GRAHAM MAURICE DAVIESchair
- Dr Christopher Todd Lambert
- Jane Farndon
- TIMOTHY ROBERT MORRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £227k | £335k |
| 31/12/2023 | £364k | £334k |
| 31/12/2022 | £194k | £250k |
| 31/12/2021 | £233k | £250k |
| 31/12/2020 | £234k | £237k |
Common questions
Is WORLD HORIZONS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £107,573 for the year ended 31st December 2024, resulting in a reduction in total funds to £484,396. The trustees consider the unrestricted reserves to be between seven and eight months of expenditure, which they do not consider excessive or insufficient. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORLD HORIZONS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORLD HORIZONS LIMITED as a grant recipient include SLOUGH BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLOUGH BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £1k |