BURY ST EDMUNDS ECUMENICAL CENTRE TRUST
The charity's principal activity is to provide a Centre in St John's Street Bury St Edmunds for community and educational use. e.g. dancing, cultural activities, religious activities, Credit Union and many others. Beneficiaries include disadvantaged groups and people with learning disabilites. We also aim to support projects for the relief of poverty particularly in developing countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £34,801 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £137,344. The trustees acknowledge that unrestricted free reserves of £17,841 are below the stated policy target of £24,813, a shortfall attributed to the depreciation of restricted funds over the lease term. Despite this, the trustees consider the current budgeted income and reserves sufficient to continue as a going concern, though they are in discussions regarding the future of the building lease.
What the accounts disclose
“The carried forward balance of the unrestricted fund at 31 March 2025 is now below the amount required by our reserves policy.”
“During the year the charity paid rent to The St. John's School Centre. A Mann, S Harper and Rev Dr A Miller are trustees in both charities. Total rent paid during the year was £1,000 (2024: £1,000). During the year there was donations received from the Saxham Trust totalling £5,000 (2024: £18,000). A Mann is a trustee in both charities. The charity is the beneficial owner of One Community (Bury St Edmunds) CIC, of which A Mann is a Director and which now manages The Centre for the charity.” — page 18
“The charity is the beneficial owner of One Community (Bury St Edmunds) CIC, of which A Mann is a Director and which now manages The Centre for the charity.” — page 18
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £94k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £85k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £162k |
| 31/03/2021 | £53k | £89k |
Common questions
Is BURY ST EDMUNDS ECUMENICAL CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £34,801 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £137,344. The trustees acknowledge that unrestricted free reserves of £17,841 are below the stated policy target of £24,813, a shortfall attributed to the depreciation of restricted funds over the lease term. Despite this, the trustees consider the current budgeted income and reserves sufficient to continue as a going concern, though they are in discussions regarding the future of the building lease. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2008 | £285k | The Centre |