ST ANDREWS CHURCH HALL TRUST
The provision of income for the purpose of furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of St Stephen with St John Westminster and in the parish of St Peter, Pimlico with Christchurch, Westminster.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity distributed its entire accumulated unrestricted reserves of £28,670 to two parishes, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£82,598 due to unrealised investment losses. The charity holds an endowment fund of £1,638,257, while its unrestricted fund balance is zero, with all current assets matched by current liabilities including the proposed donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts show an increase in total incoming resources to £58,290 for this year (2024: £56,798) because of arise on income from all investments.” — page 2
“The "Income Distribution" clause in the Governing Scheme does not allow for the accumulation of income reserves.” — page 3
“The payment of the donations and of the administration charge of £350 to the PCC of St Stephen with St John Westminster are related party transactions. The donations are made in accordance with the constitution, The payment of the administration charge has been agreed by the trustee appointed by St Peter's Eaton Square. The donations and the administration charge are included as current liabilities in the accounts.” — page 8
Trustees
- EDWARD OLIVER RICHARD BARKER
- Elizabeth Cooke Szewczyk
- Janet Susan Taylor
- Rev GRAHAM MARTIN BUCKLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £58k | £58k |
| 05/04/2024 | £57k | £57k |
| 05/04/2023 | £54k | £54k |
| 05/04/2022 | £52k | £52k |
| 05/04/2021 | £51k | £51k |
Common questions
Is ST ANDREWS CHURCH HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity distributed its entire accumulated unrestricted reserves of £28,670 to two parishes, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£82,598 due to unrealised investment losses. The charity holds an endowment fund of £1,638,257, while its unrestricted fund balance is zero, with all current assets matched by current liabilities including the proposed donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.