THE STOREHOUSE
help those in need, provide support to other local agencies who are helping the needy, Run a weekly childrens club, & performing Arts class, mother and toddlers group and a monthly youth event, provide a coffee morning and place for people to meet other than a church service. Weekly church services and other charitable activities
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £439,145, with unrestricted funds rising to £429,127 and restricted funds at £10,018. The charity reported a net income of £159,863 against total resources expended of £244,218, resulting in a net movement in funds of £159,863. The balance sheet shows net current assets of £274,824 and total assets less current liabilities of £670,803, indicating sufficient resources to meet liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“I have identified a matter of concern in my report because I have concerns that adequate recording of restricted expenditure has not been maintained together with the accurate recording of the balances remaining on the restricted funds.” — page 6
“During the year The Storehouse paid £12,848 to Heritage Decorating under normal commercial terms for works carried out at The Storehouse. The owner of Heritage Decorating is the son of D & E Middleton who are trustees of the Charity.” — page 15
“During the year the following donations totalling £18,405 were received from trustee's of the Charity, T Dant £4,800, G Burnby-Crouch £7,787, D Middleton £4,493 and M Hippey £1,325.” — page 16
“During the year The Storehouse paid £12,848 to Heritage Decorating under normal commercial terms for works carried out at The Storehouse. The owner of Heritage Decorating is the son of D & E Middleton who are trustees of the Charity.” — page 15
“During the year the following donations totalling £18,405 were received from trustee's of the Charity, T Dant £4,800, G Burnby-Crouch £7,787, D Middleton £4,493 and M Hippey £1,325.” — page 16
“I have identified a matter of concern in my report because I have concerns that adequate recording of restricted expenditure has not been maintained together with the accurate recording of the balances remaining on the restricted funds.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- DAVID CAMERON ALEXANDER MIDDLETONchair
- ELIZABETH MIDDLETON
- GRAHAM BURNBY-CROUCH
- Michael Hippey
- THOMAS CHARLES DANT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £404k | £244k |
| 31/12/2023 | £227k | £189k |
| 31/12/2022 | £198k | £212k |
| 31/12/2021 | £186k | £181k |
| 31/12/2020 | £152k | £120k |
Common questions
Is THE STOREHOUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £439,145, with unrestricted funds rising to £429,127 and restricted funds at £10,018. The charity reported a net income of £159,863 against total resources expended of £244,218, resulting in a net movement in funds of £159,863. The balance sheet shows net current assets of £274,824 and total assets less current liabilities of £670,803, indicating sufficient resources to meet liabilities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2025 | £20k | The Skegness Foodbank |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £70 |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK'S, LACHE-CUM-SALTNEY
- The Warehouse Church UK
- THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP
- THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH CHARITABLE TRUST
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- CANOLFAN DEULU Y BALA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STOREHOUSE | £404k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK'S, LACHE-CUM-SALTNEY | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Warehouse Church UK | £529k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.7m | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |