ST MATTHIAS CONSERVATION TRUST LTD
St. Matthias Community Centre is a redundant church which saves as "village hall" to the local community of Blackwall & Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £15,623 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £652,588 to £636,965. The trustees report that current funding is adequate to support the charity in the medium term and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £75,653 against a stated policy aim to maintain funds for long-term building maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees wish to establish a policy whereby funds are available to provide long-term maintenance to the building and allow its continued use for the benefit of the local community.”
Trustees
- SISTER CHRISTINE FROSTchair
- BARBARA ASHCROFT
- PETER ELLIS
- Tamsin Bookey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £80k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £82k |
| 31/03/2023 | £122k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £73k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £53k |
Common questions
Is ST MATTHIAS CONSERVATION TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £15,623 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £652,588 to £636,965. The trustees report that current funding is adequate to support the charity in the medium term and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £75,653 against a stated policy aim to maintain funds for long-term building maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST MATTHIAS CONSERVATION TRUST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST MATTHIAS CONSERVATION TRUST LTD as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £24k | Community exercise programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | POST COVID HOLIDAY HUNGER PROJECT |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/04/2018 | £9k | "St Matthias - 25 Years Young" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2010 | £10k | Fitness and Fun For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £10k | St Matthias Community Centre Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2004 | £5k | Project to encourage new community groups |