THE JOINT COUNCIL OF THE BRIDGE BENEFICE, COVENTRY
PROMOTING IN THE PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The Bridge Coventry reported a surplus on unrestricted funds, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £65,382, which the trustees state is above their target range of 10% to 15% of turnover. Conversely, St James Fletchamstead reported a net deficit in general funds and stated it has no cash reserves to draw down on, requiring a neutral budget for the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Planned giving was £235,462 including Gift aid.” — page 31
“unrestricted and designated funds representing 22.7% of the turnover in 2024 which is above the target range of 10% to 15%.” — page 32
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/01/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Gareth Iain Irvinechair
- Abigail Julie Baxter
- Erin Victoria Gilmour
- Jeff Smailes
- Jonathan Ashley Martin
- Lydia Sampson
- Matt Jermyn
- Michael Lane
- Michelle Charlotte Robinson
- Stephen Elton
- Susannah Ruth Elton
- THOMAS KENNARD HICKINBOTTOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £316k | £341k |
| 31/12/2024 | £332k | £315k |
| 31/12/2023 | £271k | £276k |
| 31/12/2022 | £244k | £267k |
| 31/12/2021 | £281k | £243k |
Common questions
Is THE JOINT COUNCIL OF THE BRIDGE BENEFICE, COVENTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The Bridge Coventry reported a surplus on unrestricted funds, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £65,382, which the trustees state is above their target range of 10% to 15% of turnover. Conversely, St James Fletchamstead reported a net deficit in general funds and stated it has no cash reserves to draw down on, requiring a neutral budget for the coming year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| The Jones Community and Education Trust | 1 | £5k |
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, TRENTHAM
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bridlington Christ Church with Bessingby and Ulrome
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOINT COUNCIL OF THE BRIDGE BENEFICE, COVENTRY | £316k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIDPORT | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST BURSCOUGH BRIDGE | £415k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, TRENTHAM | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bridlington Christ Church with Bessingby and Ulrome | £513k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES WEYBRIDGE | £309k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |