NORWICH CHRISTIAN RESOURCES
The charity's activities include a Christian bookshop plus the sale of cards and Church requisites, a daytime cafe and evening events both for specific groups and the general public. In addition, we provide outreach book sales at events organised by the Norwich Diocese. The main area in which we operate is Norwich and Norfolk.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased trading in September 2024 and is being wound up, with financial statements prepared on a liquidation basis. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves amounted to NIL at the end of the period, falling below the stated policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net expenditure for the 18-month period, having generated total income of £162,690 against total expenditure of £164,074.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of the year, the free reserves amounted to NIL.”
“The Trustees have considered the charity's position at the time of signing the financial statements, and as the charity has ceased trading, the accounts have been prepared on a liquidation basis, with all assets being valued at realisable value.” — page 11
Trustees
- PHILIP JAMES TALBOTchair
- MARGARET HELENA JOAN SMITH
- Rev Neil Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £164k |
| 30/09/2023 | £186k | £199k |
| 30/09/2022 | £219k | £223k |
| 30/09/2021 | £189k | £179k |
| 30/09/2020 | £235k | £223k |
Common questions
Is NORWICH CHRISTIAN RESOURCES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased trading in September 2024 and is being wound up, with financial statements prepared on a liquidation basis. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves amounted to NIL at the end of the period, falling below the stated policy target of £10,000. The charity reported a net expenditure for the 18-month period, having generated total income of £162,690 against total expenditure of £164,074. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.