THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,029 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of £252,977. The trustees aim to retain between ten and twenty-five weeks of running costs in reserves, and the current unrestricted funds of £98,550 are below this stated policy target given the annual expenditure of £505,003. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to retain between ten and twenty five weeks of running costs in the reserves.” — page 6
“M A Bonnington received remuneration of £19,058 (2024: £18,967) and K Jacklin received remuneration of £32,599 (2024: £31,616) for the year ended 31 August 2025 .” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- ALAN ROSE
- ANDREW BRIAN FOSTER WEIR
- Dr Andrew Millard
- Dr MARK ADRIAN BONNINGTON
- Dr PAUL DESMOND MORLEY BSC PHD
- KATHERINE MARY JACKLIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £571k | £505k |
| 31/08/2024 | £461k | £485k |
| 31/08/2023 | £499k | £476k |
| 31/08/2022 | £413k | £526k |
| 31/08/2021 | £469k | £404k |
Common questions
Is THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,029 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of £252,977. The trustees aim to retain between ten and twenty-five weeks of running costs in reserves, and the current unrestricted funds of £98,550 are below this stated policy target given the annual expenditure of £505,003. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |