WEST KIRBY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
The advancement of the Christian Faith
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Church General Fund incurred a deficit of £19,091 in 2025, a significant improvement from the £50,321 deficit in 2024, driven by a substantial increase in voluntary offerings. Per the trustees' report, the charity anticipates further annual deficits as it invests in its vision but relies on retained legacy funds to offset these imbalances. Total unrestricted funds stood at £85,572 at year-end, supported by designated funds of £283,547.
What the accounts disclose
“However the Revd H L Franklin does receive a salary from the central office of the United Reformed Church. The Church contributes to this through its annual contribution to the Ministry and Mission Fund. (see note 6)” — page 2
“St David's URC Eastham contributed 25% of the relevant expenses incurred by our Minister (£2,259 in 2025)” — page 3
“However the Revd H L Franklin does receive a salary from the central office of the United Reformed Church. The Church contributes to this through its annual contribution to the Ministry and Mission Fund. (see note 6)” — page 2
“St David's URC Eastham contributed 25% of the relevant expenses incurred by our Minister (£2,259 in 2025)” — page 3
Trustees
- Rev HELEN LOUISE FRANKLINchair
- ANTHONY PETER WILSON FCMA B.SC.
- George Henry Ryan
- JAMES LINDSAY M.A.
- Jennifer Rachel Merrin BA QTS
- Linda Margaret Ryan
- Robert Alan Jackson
- Sarah Jackson
- Steven Leslie White
- Trevor Andrew Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £176k | £204k |
| 31/12/2024 | £151k | £194k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £180k |
| 31/12/2022 | £135k | £185k |
| 31/12/2021 | £100k | £153k |
Common questions
Is WEST KIRBY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Church General Fund incurred a deficit of £19,091 in 2025, a significant improvement from the £50,321 deficit in 2024, driven by a substantial increase in voluntary offerings. Per the trustees' report, the charity anticipates further annual deficits as it invests in its vision but relies on retained legacy funds to offset these imbalances. Total unrestricted funds stood at £85,572 at year-end, supported by designated funds of £283,547. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST KIRBY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, WEST KIRBY | £188k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEST KIRBY | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN PARISH CHURCH WESTERHAM KENT | £99k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, LITTLE MISSENDEN, | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |