SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Provision of grants to churches and chapels in Shropshire to assist with their repair and maintenance,especially those of architectural or historical significance.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a sound financial position with unrestricted cash funds of £9,425 and investment assets valued at £564,754. The trustees report that the charity is well equipped to support its heritage objectives, noting that fundraising efforts have consolidated the financial situation. Reserves are managed with a policy to reduce levels by up to £70,000 annually to provide additional grant funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Ride and Stride incl Gift Aid 40,056” — page 5
“The policy of the Trust is, subject to market conditions, to reduce the level of reserves by up to £70,000 annually for the foreseeable future. This gives us additional funds with which to provide grants. Our reserves are geared to cover, at any given time, at least the total of outstanding grants payments and incurred overheads.” — page 3
Trustees
- John Robert Clarkchair
- Anne Edge
- David Christian Hardham
- GWEN SIDAWAY
- JOHN WILLIAM COLE
- John Charles Pittaway
- Katharine Wheeler
- RACHEL ADRIENNE PITTAWAY
- REV PREB DAVID CROWHURST
- REVD CANON DR WILLIAM PRICE
- Stephen John Winwood
- The Venerable Nicholas Edgar Watson MA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £138k | £136k |
| 31/12/2023 | £92k | £138k |
| 31/12/2022 | £92k | £198k |
| 31/12/2021 | £113k | £50k |
| 31/12/2020 | £57k | £90k |
Common questions
Is SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a sound financial position with unrestricted cash funds of £9,425 and investment assets valued at £564,754. The trustees report that the charity is well equipped to support its heritage objectives, noting that fundraising efforts have consolidated the financial situation. Reserves are managed with a policy to reduce levels by up to £70,000 annually to provide additional grant funds. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST as a grant recipient include THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- THE DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- WILTSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HIGHBURY WITH ST. JOHN AND ST. SAVIOUR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHROPSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILTSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |