THE MONMOUTH DIOCESAN CLERGY WIDOWS & DEPENDANTS SOCIETY
TO GIVE FINACIAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO FAMILIES OF DECEASED CLERICS WHO, AT THE TIME OF THEIR DEATH(OR PREVIOUS RETIREMENT), WERE IN RECEIPT OF A STIPEND FROM THE CHURCH IN WALES ARISING FROM AN APPOINTMENT IN TH DIOCESE OF MONMOUTH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the society reported a net income of £50,983 and unrestricted fund balances of £878,986 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and expressed reasonable expectation that the society has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves need to be held at a level to cover any known expenditure and possible calls on funds should there be an increase in the number of widows and dependants who have need of help from the society. The trustees are content with the present level of reserves.” — page 4
Trustees
- Jennifer Victoria Neale
- Mrs C Edwards
- PETER EVANS LEA
- Rev Canon Brian Roy Pippen
- The Right Reverend Cherry Elizabeth Vann
- The Venerable Ian Kendall Rees
- The Venerable Stella Bailey
- VALERIE MARY WILLIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £87k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £36k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE MONMOUTH DIOCESAN CLERGY WIDOWS & DEPENDANTS SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the society reported a net income of £50,983 and unrestricted fund balances of £878,986 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and expressed reasonable expectation that the society has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.