ST PHILIP'S CENTRE
BY MEANS OF EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT, TO EQUIP CHRISTIANS AND OTHERS TO LIVE AND WORK IN A MULTI FAITH SOCIETY. THROUGH CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING SERVICES, TO SHARE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO ENABLE COMMUNITIES IN LEICESTER AND BEYOND TO LIVE TOGETHER IN HARMONY.
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:(1) EQUIPPING CHRISTIANS AND OTHERS TO LIVE AND WORK IN A MULTI FAITH SOCIETY(2) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO REFLECT ON CHRISTIAN MISSION, PRESENCE, ENGAGEMENT, DIALOGUE AND EVANGELISM WITHIN A MULTI FAITH WORLD. (3) OFFERING CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING SERVICES TO ENABLE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN LEICESTER AND BEYOND TO LIVE TOGETHER IN HARMONY (4) SHARING REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY THE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE GAINED FROM THE OBJECTS IN (1), (2) AND (3) ABOVE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £62,404 for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash balances. However, the trustees confirm the Centre remains a going concern, supported by unrestricted reserves of £418,766, which include a designated operational fund covering nine months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs and employer’s national insurance) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2024 — nil).” — page 21
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs and employer’s national insurance) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2024 — nil).” — page 21
“The Operational Fund has been established to cover nine months of running costs, and a contingency to allow for possible redundancy and project closure expenses.” — page 8
“During the year the Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance (LDBF) donated services, facilities and funds to St Philip's Centre amounting to £29,167 (2024 - £29,673) and provided grants of £49,851 (2024 - £47,192). Thomas Wilson is a member of the Diocesan Synod of the LDBF.” — page 29
“During the year St Philips Centre donated £4,000 (2024 - £4,000) to St Philips Church for the use of the Church. Jayne French and Emma Taplin are members of the St Philips Church PCC.” — page 29
“During the year the Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance (LDBF) donated services, facilities and funds to St Philip's Centre amounting to £29,167 (2024 - £29,673) and provided grants of £49,851 (2024 - £47,192). Thomas Wilson is a member of the Diocesan Synod of the LDBF.” — page 29
“During the year St Philips Centre donated £4,000 (2024 - £4,000) to St Philips Church for the use of the Church. Jayne French and Emma Taplin are members of the St Philips Church PCC.” — page 29
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 1
- Government income: £63,201 — grants £63,201 (3); 21% of the £300,227 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Government income: £84,869 — grants £84,869 (3); 19% of the £453,250 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 2
- Government income: £282,089 — grants £282,089 (4); 50% of the £564,216 total gross income on the same return
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- Robert John Allisonchair
- Emma Taplin
- Francesca Pellegrino
- Ian Hu
- JAYNE MARIA FRENCH
- Jane Elizabeth Parkinson
- Rev David Cain
- Rev Lesley Anne Moseley
- Rev Mark Adrian Burleigh
- The Right Reverend Varghese Malayil Lukose Muthalaly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £300k | £363k |
| 31/12/2024 | £453k | £386k |
| 31/12/2023 | £564k | £565k |
| 31/12/2022 | £534k | £498k |
| 31/12/2021 | £478k | £500k |
Common questions
Is ST PHILIP'S CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £62,404 for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash balances. However, the trustees confirm the Centre remains a going concern, supported by unrestricted reserves of £418,766, which include a designated operational fund covering nine months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST PHILIP'S CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ST PHILIP'S CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST PHILIP'S CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE, THE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST, HOCKERILL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | FY2025 | £100k | St Philip’s Centre |
| THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | FY2022 | £88k | St Philip’s Centre |
| THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | FY2023 | £51k | St Philip’s Centre |
| THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | FY2021 | £25k | Support for workplace chaplaincy |
| THE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Ventures programme |
| THE LEICESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | FY2024 | £7k | St Philip’s Centre |
| HOCKERILL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Faith Practitioners project |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/07/2024 | £163k | "Memories of Living Well Together" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/10/2022 | £27k | "Memories of Living Well Together" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/11/2011 | £9k | Leicester Inter Faith Youth Hub |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £444k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £177k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £66k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £29k |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM | 1 | £750 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PHILIP'S CENTRE | £300k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLF LIFE CENTRE | £78k | £33,533 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST PAUL'S CENTRE | £844k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP | £16.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S FAMILY CENTRE | £597k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |