THE ST STEPHEN'S RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRUST
THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE TO RESTORE, PROTECT AND PRESERVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE GRADE 1 LISTED FORMER VICTORIAN CHURCH OF ST STEPHEN'S, HAMPSTEAD, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR ITS USE FOR EDUCATION AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF HAMPSTEAD. BUILDING WORK WAS COMPLETED IN 2009. THE PERMANENT TENANT HAS MOVED IN AND THE BUILDING IS NOW OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,385 for the year ended 31 December 2024, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, this financial performance was impacted by decreased income from social events and increased maintenance costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £63,792.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust is still seeing the effects of Covid and the general economic climate with a decrease in income from social events, whilst maintenance and running costs have increased.” — page 3
“The Trust is entirely independent but has a tenant. A permanent sub-lease was signed with Hampstead Hill School which moved its senior branch into St Stephen's in September 2009.” — page 2
Trustees
- Bijan Seghatchian
- ELAINE WHEELER
- Jennifer Magloire
- Lora Binh
- Rebby Jake Wallis
- Tanya Seghatchian
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £155k | £156k |
| 31/12/2023 | £113k | £136k |
| 31/12/2022 | £110k | £153k |
| 31/12/2021 | £128k | £126k |
| 31/12/2020 | £102k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE ST STEPHEN'S RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,385 for the year ended 31 December 2024, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, this financial performance was impacted by decreased income from social events and increased maintenance costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £63,792. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ST STEPHEN'S RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ST STEPHEN'S RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ASTOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | VIP |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2003 | £2.5m | "Restoration of St Stephen's, Rosslyn Hill" |
Charities like this
- ST. STEPHEN'S HOUSE (GLOUCESTER ROAD) LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT STEPHEN, SOUTH KENSINGTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JULIAN, ST ALBANS
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH, SOUTH LAMBETH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN, CASTLE HILL, EALING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ST STEPHEN'S RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION TRUST | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST. STEPHEN'S HOUSE (GLOUCESTER ROAD) LIMITED | £321k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT STEPHEN, SOUTH KENSINGTON | £322k | less than £40,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JULIAN, ST ALBANS | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH, SOUTH LAMBETH | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |