The Ark Isleham
The CharityÔÇÖs objects are as follows:to advance the Christian faith, and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable and are connected with the charitable work of the Charity; andto relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £149,785 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with free unrestricted reserves of £138,114. Per the trustees' report, these reserves equate to three months of unrestricted expenditure, meeting the lower end of the stated policy target of three to six months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Church whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets or held as long term investment generating income or capital growth, that is the free reserves, should equate to between three and six months of the unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year £948 (2023: £923) was paid by the charity for Trustee indemnity insurance.” — page 18
“During the year £18,482 of donations were received from Trustees.” — page 18
“During the year £948 (2023: £923) was paid by the charity for Trustee indemnity insurance.” — page 18
“During the year £18,482 of donations were received from Trustees.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2013)
Trustees
- Alan Martin Beckett
- Dr Jonathan Stephen Darley
- Graham Strand
- Kathryn Jane Slingsby
- MICHAEL GEORGE HAWES FCCA
- MR FRANK YOUNG
- Paul Claringbold
- Richard Liddington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £668k | £519k |
| 31/12/2023 | £558k | £493k |
| 31/12/2022 | £732k | £504k |
| 31/12/2021 | £726k | £421k |
| 31/12/2020 | £625k | £389k |
Common questions
Is The Ark Isleham financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £149,785 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with free unrestricted reserves of £138,114. Per the trustees' report, these reserves equate to three months of unrestricted expenditure, meeting the lower end of the stated policy target of three to six months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.