CHURCHES IN READING DROP-IN CENTRE
CIRDIC runs two day Centres. One caters for the spritual emotional and practical needs of adults who are homeless or in poor accommodation by providing food, clothing and warmth as well as medical and practical advice and art therapy. The second Centre caters for women with special physical and emotional needs by providing warmth, food, companionship and advice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remained in a financially sound position despite a net outgoing of £30,082 for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted and designated funds represented approximately 25 months of expenditure at the year-end, exceeding their stated policy target of two years' normal outgoings.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from churches 22,802” — page 6
“the Trustees have decided upon a policy of retaining at least two years normal outgoings in these funds”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2019)
Trustees
- ANGELA WILLS
- Bridget Elizabeth Barwick
- DAVID JAMES BROWNE CN ENG
- DAVID MICHAEL TURNER
- ERIC MOYSE FCA
- John Davies
- Sally Ann Leonard
- Teresa Maria Milly Rodrigues
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £133k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £173k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £95k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £64k | £105k |
| 31/03/2021 | £132k | £109k |
Common questions
Is CHURCHES IN READING DROP-IN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remained in a financially sound position despite a net outgoing of £30,082 for the year. The trustees report that unrestricted and designated funds represented approximately 25 months of expenditure at the year-end, exceeding their stated policy target of two years' normal outgoings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHURCHES IN READING DROP-IN CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHURCHES IN READING DROP-IN CENTRE as a grant recipient include The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EARLEY ST. NICOLAS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW, READING.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2022 | £18k | Restricted Fund-raising (CIR Drop-in Centre) |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2024 | £500 | Unrestricted charitable giving |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2023 | £395 | Donations for charitable purposes from Events and Collections |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EARLEY ST. NICOLAS | FY2022 | £181 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EARLEY ST. NICOLAS | FY2021 | £151 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW, READING | FY2024 | £140 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/12/2009 | £9k | Have You a Story to Tell? |