GREAT MEETING (ENDOWMENT FUND) CHARITY
Provision of Unitarian religious services
Objects
IN FURTHERING THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CONGREGATION ASSEMBLING FOR WORSHIP AT THE GREAT MEETING CHAPEL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with unrestricted reserves of £17,968. The trustees identify the principal risk as the potential departure of the current tenant at Charles Berry House, though this is mitigated by a new 15-year lease in preparation. The charity received an independent examination with no material matters disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income is from lettings”
“A reserve is held to cover employment obligations and any emergencies related to the fabric of the Chapel”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Michael Drucquerchair
- Dr DAVID LEWIS WYKES
- Dr ELIZABETH JANE WYKES
- Dr Roy Crole
- Gabbi Provan
- SIR Peter Alfred Soulsby
- STEPHEN PAUL MILES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £78k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £92k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £78k |
| 31/12/2022 | £162k | £136k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £75k |
Common questions
Is GREAT MEETING (ENDOWMENT FUND) CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with unrestricted reserves of £17,968. The trustees identify the principal risk as the potential departure of the current tenant at Charles Berry House, though this is mitigated by a new 15-year lease in preparation. The charity received an independent examination with no material matters disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/05/2021 | £79k | "Great Meeting Chapel: historic inner city gem restored and revealed." |
| UK government | 28/01/2021 | £3k | Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel |
| UK government | 28/01/2021 | £7k | Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel |