ABBEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ROMSEY CHARITY
Providing regular public worship for all the Christian faith Teaching the faith to all ages Providing training, nurture and activities for children and young people Serving the community Giving pastoral care and support to members and others in need, particularly those in sickness, distress or poverty Providing premises and resources for community groups and activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased by £10,969 to £120,219 at the end of the year, driven by a deficit in the General Fund which has been running deficits for a number of years. Reserves policy aims for one year's running costs, but the current level is justified by the obligation to maintain old buildings, although the document notes reserves have been used for repairs and maintenance. The charity received significant grants and legacies, but outgoings increased mainly due to property repair costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income is offerings made at church and offerings made by standing order made by church members and church attendees.” — page 7
“We would normally have aimed to have one year’s running costs in reserve” — page 7
Trustees
- Mike Perrottchair
- CAROLE MARGARET COX
- SARAH JANE BEAMAN
- Samuel Howard Coulson
- Sylvia Gaye Anderson-Lewis
- Wai Foong Chan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £117k | £128k |
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £140k | £183k |
| 31/12/2022 | £150k | £97k |
| 31/12/2021 | £75k | £75k |
Common questions
Is ABBEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ROMSEY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £10,969 to £120,219 at the end of the year, driven by a deficit in the General Fund which has been running deficits for a number of years. Reserves policy aims for one year's running costs, but the current level is justified by the obligation to maintain old buildings, although the document notes reserves have been used for repairs and maintenance. The charity received significant grants and legacies, but outgoings increased mainly due to property repair costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/06/2015 | £9k | "Romsey and The Congregational Church in WW1" |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ROMSEY CHARITY | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| FREEDOM CHURCH ROMSEY | £635k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |