THE FRIENDS OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BEMBRIDGE
To support the maintenance of the fabric and fittings of the buildings of the Parish Church of Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £20,182.94, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £45,599.00 to £25,416.06. The trustees report no outstanding debts and confirm that funds are held as a custodian trustee with none held in that capacity. The reserves policy is to retain sufficient funds for future projects identified by the PCC.
What the accounts disclose
“To retain sufficient funds for future projects identified by the HTC PCC” — page 2
Trustees
- Crispin Simon Vicary Kenyon
- Dawn Elizabeth Green
- Michael Goudime
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £29k | £50k |
| 31/10/2024 | £19k | £6k |
| 31/10/2023 | £12k | £48k |
| 31/10/2022 | £16k | £7k |
| 31/10/2021 | £83k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BEMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £20,182.94, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £45,599.00 to £25,416.06. The trustees report no outstanding debts and confirm that funds are held as a custodian trustee with none held in that capacity. The reserves policy is to retain sufficient funds for future projects identified by the PCC. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/07/2005 | £16k | "Overhaul and Conservation of Holy Trinity's Historic Organ" |