WIRRAL AND CHESTER AREA QUAKER MEETING
Strengthen the life and witness of Quaker meetings in Wirral, Chester and beyond;Undertake Quaker service for the relief of suffering at home and abroad;Provide pastoral care for individual members Maintain Quaker meeting houses as places for public worship Administer and maintain the organisation of Wirral and Chester Area Meeting and contribute to the support of Britain Yearly Meeting.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £89,819 against total expenditure of £73,208, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £192,826 are considered adequate to cover running costs and unforeseen expenditure, maintaining a level between three and six months' expenditure as per their policy.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 8
Trustees
- David Bull OBE
- JANE LAXTON
- KENNETH ALBERT GARNER
- Katharine Hooper
- Merril Grundy
- Nicolette Richardson
- Tom Miller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £90k | £73k |
| 31/12/2023 | £82k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £66k | £69k |
| 31/12/2021 | £85k | £70k |
| 31/12/2020 | £99k | £120k |
Common questions
Is WIRRAL AND CHESTER AREA QUAKER MEETING financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £89,819 against total expenditure of £73,208, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £192,826 are considered adequate to cover running costs and unforeseen expenditure, maintaining a level between three and six months' expenditure as per their policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.