THE COMMUNITY OF AIDAN AND HILDA

Registered charity 1055306 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CAOH, COMMUNITY OF AIDAN AND HILDA

The advancement of the Christian religion, in particular:- to develop an international ecumenical Christian community with a shared way of life- the resourcing of houses of prayer and hospitality- to promote research, education and resourcing of the existing and emerging church- to encourage spiritual growth through pilgrimage, retreats and provision of resources for worship and prayer

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Latest income

£95k

Latest spending

£105k

Registered

1996

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held £12,026 in total cash assets at the end of the year, with £4,710 designated for a Bursary Fund. The Trustees report that finances held up well and they aim to retain reserves appropriate to the charity's size and commitments to ensure it can continue to fulfil its objectives. The Independent Examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: appropriate to the charity's needs... based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held (held: £12k)

“The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Contribution to Guardian costs paid to Lindisfarne Trust

“A contribution of £4,800 to Guardian costs was also paid to Lindisfarne Trust by the Community of Aidan and Hilda.” — page 10

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Geoffrey Johnston Holtchair · trustee of 4 other charities
Geoffrey Johnston Holtchair · trustee of 4 other charities
Dr Lars Jacob Stray Knutsen · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Victoria Karney · trustee of 1 other charity
Paul Haines · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Carol Smith · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Australia · Canada · Congo (Democratic Republic) · Denmark · France · Germany · Ireland · New Zealand · Norway · Scotland · South Africa · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£95k	£105k
31/12/2023	£104k	£101k
31/12/2022	£72k	£71k
31/12/2021	£116k	£116k
31/12/2020	£69k	£53k

Common questions

Is THE COMMUNITY OF AIDAN AND HILDA financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £12,026 in total cash assets at the end of the year, with £4,710 designated for a Bursary Fund. The Trustees report that finances held up well and they aim to retain reserves appropriate to the charity's size and commitments to ensure it can continue to fulfil its objectives. The Independent Examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.