ST JAMES MAR THOMA CHURCH-UK
To advance the christian faith, provide its members with pastoral care and organise activities to promote spiritual life of its members, enhance the ecumenical relationship within the local community and churches and make voluntary contributions for evangelical and charitable work in the UK and abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £53,103 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted general reserves increasing to £711,665. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £2,356,693, primarily freehold property, while carrying a bank loan liability of £646,690. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total Income 272,382 65,825 338,206 426,840 323,529” — page 20
“St James Mar Thoma Church shall set aside reserves to provide financial stability and the means to sustain, improve and develop its mission and objects. As the flow of income is not uniform, reserves need to be set aside to meet expenses that are irregular in pattern.” — page 6
“The vicar who served the parish during the year was remunerated in accordance with the terms agreed prior to the appointment. The charge in the accounts include net monthly stipend to the vicar of £2,213.00 thereafter, tax and national insurance contributions on the stipend and on the value of taxable benefits in kind.” — page 30
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev Baiju Pappachan Trusteechair
- Aji Chacko
- Ajy Kavumpadickal Cheriyan
- Alex Puthukattu Sam
- Ashish Philip
- Ashok Thomas
- Chanda Pillai Baby
- Cyril John
- Iju V Thomas
- Jessy Jemon
- Jessy Mole Mathew
- Jiku Thomas
- Jithin Rajan Chacko
- Joyan Chacko Jacob
- Mathews John
- PLACHIVILA KOCHUMMEN EDISON
- Prijoy Mathew
- RASHMI ELEZABETH PHILIP
- SHEENA JOHN
- Shajan Varampel Mathai
- Sijo Jacob Chacko
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £338k | £285k |
| 31/03/2024 | £324k | £264k |
| 31/03/2023 | £286k | £232k |
| 31/03/2022 | £227k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £379k | £348k |
Common questions
Is ST JAMES MAR THOMA CHURCH-UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £53,103 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted general reserves increasing to £711,665. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £2,356,693, primarily freehold property, while carrying a bank loan liability of £646,690. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JAMES MAR THOMA CHURCH-UK | £338k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN THAME | £338k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, ENFIELD HIGHWAY | £172k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| St James, PCC Bream | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES GARLICKHYTHE WITH ST MICHAEL QUEENHITHE AND HOLY TRINITY-THE-LESS, LONDON | £374k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST THOMAS JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH LONDON | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |