SANDERSTEAD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £43,875 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacies and donations exceeding £40,000. However, the trustees describe the financial position as precarious and have approved a deficit budget for 2025 due to anticipated reductions in manse rental income and the cessation of legacy income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are mindful of the precarious nature of the Church finances, and will be working with the new minister to review the longer-term prospects for the Church.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).
Trustees
- Barbara Elizabeth Hill
- CAROLINE CHRISTINE MELROSE
- Deborah Knight
- Elizabeth Kathleen Nicholls Mrs
- Hilary Joy Grainger
- JULIE MARGARET BARRINGTON
- Jennifer Margaret Russell
- Jonathan Forbes Dean
- MALCOLM HEATH DALTON
- Michael Reed-Leah
- ROBIN LESLIE WORTHINGTON
- Richard James Griffin
- Roger Brimble
- Shirley Carol Steel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £160k |
| 31/12/2024 | £197k | £153k |
| 31/12/2023 | £156k | £142k |
| 31/12/2022 | £153k | £141k |
| 31/12/2021 | £228k | £148k |
Common questions
Is SANDERSTEAD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £43,875 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacies and donations exceeding £40,000. However, the trustees describe the financial position as precarious and have approved a deficit budget for 2025 due to anticipated reductions in manse rental income and the cessation of legacy income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ST. STEPHEN'S HOUSE (GLOUCESTER ROAD) LIMITED | 1 | £425k |
| THE HOPMARKET CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
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