BRENTWOOD ECCLESIASTICAL EDUCATION FUND
Religious Activities
Objects
THE EDUCATION, MAINTENANCE OR BENEFIT OF STUDENTS FOR THE PRIESTHOOD FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £11.3m against a stated policy target of £10m in cash reserves. The charity reported a net income surplus of £106k for the year, with total funds increasing to £62.3m. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Diocese aims to hold cash reserves of £10m.” — page 12
“The Charity beneficially owns 100% of the share capital of Brentwood Diocese (Trading) Limited, company number 2571381, which manages building contracts for the Diocese on a no profit/no loss basis.” — page 42
“Travel costs totalling £659 (2024: £660) were reimbursed to one (2024:one) director and consultancy costs in respect of courses arranged by the Vicariate for Education in the amount of £1,200 (2024 £1,200) were reimbursed to one (2024: one) Director during the year.”
“The Charity beneficially owns 100% of the share capital of Brentwood Diocese (Trading) Limited, company number 2571381, which manages building contracts for the Diocese on a no profit/no loss basis.” — page 42
“Travel costs totalling £659 (2024: £660) were reimbursed to one (2024:one) director and consultancy costs in respect of courses arranged by the Vicariate for Education in the amount of £1,200 (2024 £1,200) were reimbursed to one (2024: one) Director during the year.”
“The Charity beneficially owns 100% of the share capital of Brentwood Diocese (Trading) Limited, company number 2571381” — page 42
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £134k | £105k |
| 05/04/2024 | £397k | £140k |
| 05/04/2023 | £120k | £99k |
| 05/04/2022 | £122k | £188k |
| 05/04/2021 | £127k | £251k |
Common questions
Is BRENTWOOD ECCLESIASTICAL EDUCATION FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £11.3m against a stated policy target of £10m in cash reserves. The charity reported a net income surplus of £106k for the year, with total funds increasing to £62.3m. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.