ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (ORIGINAL PROVINCE) - DIOCESE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Diocese operates on a receipts and payments basis with principal income from plate collections and donations, though much is restricted for grants to congregations. The trustees maintain sufficient reserves to meet financial commitments as they fall due, supported by an established Endowment Fund. No material uncertainties or governance failures were identified in the independent examiner's report.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Council of Advice to maintain sufficient reserves to meet its financial commitments as and when they fall due, at the same time respecting the donor intentions for the disbursement of restricted funds.” — page 6
Trustees
- The Rt Rev Dr DAMIEN MEADchair
- Michael Smales
- Nicola Naomi Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £79k | £88k |
| 31/12/2022 | £154k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £57k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £40k |
Common questions
Is ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (ORIGINAL PROVINCE) - DIOCESE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Diocese operates on a receipts and payments basis with principal income from plate collections and donations, though much is restricted for grants to congregations. The trustees maintain sufficient reserves to meet financial commitments as they fall due, supported by an established Endowment Fund. No material uncertainties or governance failures were identified in the independent examiner's report. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND | 1 | £55k |
| THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS | 1 | £29k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £25k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £5k |
| ST GILES’ CHURCH, DESBOROUGH | 1 | £300 |
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