THE CROSS AND STABLE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR DOWNS BARN AND DOWNHEAD PARK
Provision and maintenance of the Cross and Stable Church and Community Centre for the benefit of the local community (in particular Downs Barn and Downhead Park) in Milton Keynes, through both regular user groups and ad-hoc use.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,888.11 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees report that the charity has more than adequate reserves to remain a going concern and that 2024 saw the highest level of bookings and income since the pandemic. The charity's reserves policy is to never hold less than £10,000 in current funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Management Committee has agreed that we should never hold less than £10,000 in current funds; this would be to cover a replacement boiler should the need arise.” — page 3
Trustees
- Christopher Graham Eaton
- Christopher Simeon Pooley
- Mike Morris
- RIC BRACKENBURY
- Rev Chibuzor Okpala
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £13k |
| 31/12/2020 | £16k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE CROSS AND STABLE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR DOWNS BARN AND DOWNHEAD PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,888.11 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees report that the charity has more than adequate reserves to remain a going concern and that 2024 saw the highest level of bookings and income since the pandemic. The charity's reserves policy is to never hold less than £10,000 in current funds.