SOUTHERN EAST ANGLIA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN
Strengthen life and witness of Quaker meetings in S E Anglia area and beyond; spread Quaker message; undertake Quaker service to relieve suffering; fund Quaker concerns; provide pastoral care; maintain/develop Quaker meeting houses as places for public worship; administer/maintain the organisation of Southern East Anglia Meeting and contribute to the support of Britain Yearly Meeting.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £99,271 against total expenditure of £103,252, resulting in a net movement in funds of a deficit of £113. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,782,975, which is significantly above the designated reserves policy target of £120,000 (comprising £50,000 for six months of operating costs, £50,000 for capital development, and £10,000 for contingent employment liabilities). The trustees believe the charity is well placed to meet all liabilities in 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“In line with the existing reserves policy agreed in 2014, from unrestricted funds trustees have designated General operating costs for six months £50,000 Capital/ Long Term Development Fund £50,000 Contingent employment liabilities, for two employees £10,000” — page 6
Trustees
- Christopher John Samuelchair
- Jan Hutchinson
- Jayne Ellen Adams
- Paul William Philip Campion
- Rebecca Sarah Louise Hallewell
- Sara Alison Merritt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £99k | £103k |
| 31/12/2024 | £103k | £102k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £121k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £142k |
| 31/12/2021 | £86k | £120k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHERN EAST ANGLIA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £99,271 against total expenditure of £103,252, resulting in a net movement in funds of a deficit of £113. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,782,975, which is significantly above the designated reserves policy target of £120,000 (comprising £50,000 for six months of operating costs, £50,000 for capital development, and £10,000 for contingent employment liabilities). The trustees believe the charity is well placed to meet all liabilities in 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN EAST ANGLIA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £99k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST WILTSHIRE AND EAST SOMERSET AREA MEETING | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD AND HITCHIN AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £230k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUSSEX WEST AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £285k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DEVON AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |