FRANCHE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Franche Community Church is about building relationships which are accepting and caring, impacting and meeting needs in our community with the love of God, through pastoral ministry and practical actions. We have been operating an independent food bank from the church plus bread distribution by recommendation only, to the many needy people including via schools in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that both income and expenditure reduced during 2024 compared to the previous year. The trustees report that there are sufficient reserves to support the charity for the foreseeable future. The charity continues to operate its premises and ministries, including a food bank, despite leadership transitions.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations of both food and monies come from many individuals and a variety of organisations including businesses, churches and supermarkets, as well as occasional grants.” — page 3
Trustees
- John Balcon
- Leonard Stamp
- Richard Hague
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £94k | £78k |
| 31/12/2023 | £142k | £110k |
| 31/12/2022 | £108k | £102k |
| 31/12/2021 | £78k | £76k |
| 31/12/2020 | £75k | £53k |
Common questions
Is FRANCHE COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that both income and expenditure reduced during 2024 compared to the previous year. The trustees report that there are sufficient reserves to support the charity for the foreseeable future. The charity continues to operate its premises and ministries, including a food bank, despite leadership transitions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRANCHE COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRANCHE COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £0 | Biffa Award Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2024 | £10k | Wyre Forest Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Wyre Forest Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Wyre Forest Food Bank |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2019 | £10k | Food Bank |