DAVENTRY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
religious activities, Worship, Outreach,Pastoral care, helping the poor and bereaved.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEME OF THE UNION OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,222 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a deficit of £22,753 in the previous year. The trustees aim to maintain a minimum of one year's cash reserves, with unrestricted funds standing at £118,727 at year-end. The independent examiner noted that accounting records were not kept in all respects as required by law due to documentation issues following a change in Treasurer.
What the accounts disclose
“THE TRUSTEES AIM TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR'S CASH RESERVES.”
“The URC Ministry and Mission Fund contribution is paid regularly and is included in the financial statements for the year in which it is paid.” — page 7
“Grants received in 2024 from The United Reformed Church amount to £11,236. The funds relate to repair costs incurred in 2023.” — page 9
“The URC Ministry and Mission Fund contribution is paid regularly and is included in the financial statements for the year in which it is paid.” — page 7
“Grants received in 2024 from The United Reformed Church amount to £11,236. The funds relate to repair costs incurred in 2023.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Alan Fifield
- Christine Griggs
- Donatus Matthias
- KEITH FRANCIS SCOTT BISHOP
- SUZANNE DAVIES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £54k | £77k |
| 31/12/2022 | £49k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £58k | £51k |
| 31/12/2020 | £52k | £52k |
Common questions
Is DAVENTRY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,222 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a deficit of £22,753 in the previous year. The trustees aim to maintain a minimum of one year's cash reserves, with unrestricted funds standing at £118,727 at year-end. The independent examiner noted that accounting records were not kept in all respects as required by law due to documentation issues following a change in Treasurer. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.