ST IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED) CHARITY
Providing regular public worship for allPromoting the Christian faith, teaching it to all agesProviding training, nurture and activities for children and young peopleServing the communityGiving pastoral care and support to members and others in need, particularly those in sickness, distress or povertyProviding premises and resources for community groups and activities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £41,103 for the year, reducing total unrestricted and restricted funds to £215,267. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy requires holding at least half of its resources in investments where the capital is not at risk.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted Funds: The Church will not hold less than one half if its resources in investments for which the capiial is not at risk.” — page 5
Trustees
- Neville Runhamchair
- Dr CHRISTINE ANNE MACLEOD
- Elizabeth Moore
- Esmond James Edwards
- Freda Barnard
- Helen Ackroyd
- Irene McCormick
- JOHN PIKE
- Jo Dyke
- PETER GERMAN
- Peter Davies
- Rev Alison Davis
- SALLY ROSEMARY RUNHAM
- Sindy Surtees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £166k | £212k |
| 31/12/2023 | £173k | £203k |
| 31/12/2022 | £197k | £178k |
| 31/12/2021 | £139k | £151k |
| 31/12/2020 | £135k | £156k |
Common questions
Is ST IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED) CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £41,103 for the year, reducing total unrestricted and restricted funds to £215,267. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy requires holding at least half of its resources in investments where the capital is not at risk. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, ST IVES. DIOCESE OF ELY.
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- IVY MANCHESTER LIMITED
- WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED) CHARITY | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, ST IVES. DIOCESE OF ELY. | £686k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| IVY MANCHESTER LIMITED | £953k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |