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Forefront Community Church

Also known as: Forefront

1. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our statement of beliefs 2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services including counselling and support services3. To provide community facilities for the benefit of the local community in Chard and the surrounding area and for use of other community groups

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Activities & Mission

1. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our statement of beliefs 2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services including counselling and support services3. To provide community facilities for the benefit of the local community in Chard and the surrounding area and for use of other community groups

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£149,855
Latest Expenditure
£119,179

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£149,855
£119,1790 / 60
2023
£132,939
£129,6070 / 60
2022
£110,145
£119,6610 / 45
2021
£100,375
£91,5200 / 40
2020
£102,244
£93,7050 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forefront Community Church

What does Forefront Community Church do?

1. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our statement of beliefs 2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services including counselling and support services3. To provide community facilities for the benefit of the local community in Chard and the surrounding area and for use of other community groups

How much income did Forefront Community Church report in 2024?

Forefront Community Church reported total income of £150k and reported expenditure of £119k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Forefront Community Church registered as a charity?

Forefront Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2010 as charity number 1139006. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Forefront Community Church?

Forefront Community Church is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forefront Community Church operate?

Forefront Community Church operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Forefront Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — Forefront Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139006.

Details

Address
FOREFRONT COMMUNITY CENTRE
42 FORE STREET
CHARD
TA20 1QA
Registration Date
15 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5013300
Charity Number
1139006

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Trustees

Abigail Brister
DAVID ROGER BURFIELD
Denise Farringdon
Jonathan Kerr
Julie Dawn Bristow
Laura Dimon
Martin James Brister
Nigel Martin Marsh
STEPHEN RICHARD THURBON
Victor Vinicius Basso do Nascimento
Wendy Anne Green

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Forefront

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