DONCASTER SCHOOLS WORKER TRUST
Work in schools in the Doncaster area teaching the Christian Gospel to students via lessons, assemblies and out of school clubs, and to teach other Christians to assist in this work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income for the year, a situation the trustees are closely monitoring. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £177,428, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £20,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy on reserves is to hold 3 months expenditure which is approximately £20,000” — page 4
“The trustees are aware that expenditure is greater than income but this is a situation that is being closely monitored”
Trustees
- Andrea Robinson
- Joel David Ward
- KENNETH JAQUES PROUDMAN
- REV GARETH Gareth Warren James BSC
- Sally Anne Faulkner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £209k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £45k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £44k |
Common questions
Is DONCASTER SCHOOLS WORKER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income for the year, a situation the trustees are closely monitoring. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £177,428, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £20,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DERBY DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | 1 | £796k |
| THE SOUTH LONDON CHURCH FUND AND SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | 1 | £711k |
Charities like this
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST)
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
- R B K SCHOOLS CHRISTIAN WORKER TRUST
- THE SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION (INCORPORATED)
- DERBY DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONCASTER SCHOOLS WORKER TRUST | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| R B K SCHOOLS CHRISTIAN WORKER TRUST | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION (INCORPORATED) | £8.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |