Stretton Parish
Stretton Parish provides* regular public worship open to all* sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation* pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved* teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups* taking of religious assemblies in schools* youth clubs with a Christian ethos* supporting other charities in the UK and overseas
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £277,972 from £306,951 in the prior year, while total expenditure also fell to £283,278 from £334,004, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stand at £162,629, which they consider suitable to cover unforeseen emergencies.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee, G Shuttleworth, received payments totalling £178 in return for playing the organ during services (2023: 2 trustees totalling £1,258).” — page 17
Trustees
- Andrea Graham
- Anne Braddick
- Benjamin Roberts
- Cathy Watson
- Daniel Robinson
- Daniel Wallis
- Gail Dyer
- Graham Shuttleworth
- Graham Vince
- Hazel Allen
- James Anthony Foster
- Julie Lawton
- Lorraine McCrohan
- Mary Carter
- Moira Matthews
- Rev Christobel Hargraves
- Rev Stephen Johnson
- Sarah Robinson
- Stephen Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £335k | £388k |
| 31/12/2024 | £278k | £283k |
| 31/12/2023 | £307k | £334k |
| 31/12/2022 | £263k | £304k |
| 31/12/2021 | £220k | £275k |
Common questions
Is Stretton Parish financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £277,972 from £306,951 in the prior year, while total expenditure also fell to £283,278 from £334,004, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that free unrestricted reserves stand at £162,629, which they consider suitable to cover unforeseen emergencies. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.