ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FUND
The governing instrument states that the trustees shall apply the income and may apply the capital for the provision within the Parish of Haslemere of religious education in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England by means of a Sunday School or otherwise. The objects are achieved in a variety of ways involving the local Church of England School, the parish Youth Minister etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £179,091 at the end of the period, with total income of £84,514 and total payments of £57,572. The trustees declare that these short-term assets are adequate to fulfil the charity's obligations without needing to realise long-term assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The former First School, Chestnut Avenue, Haslemere provided the major part of the Fund’s income, parts having been let on long term leases.” — page 5
“The trustees seek to maintain sufficient reserves to enable them to continue making grants at the level anticipated for up to a year in the event that Fund’s income is disrupted for that period.” — page 5
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEMARchair
- Clive Anthony Hawkins MCSI ACIB
- Howard Joseph Body
- JOHN HUGH ROBERT FOX
- Rev Christopher Dixon Bessant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £84k | £121k |
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £58k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £47k |
Common questions
Is ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £179,091 at the end of the period, with total income of £84,514 and total payments of £57,572. The trustees declare that these short-term assets are adequate to fulfil the charity's obligations without needing to realise long-term assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.