SHREWSBURY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Christian Worship in the United Reformed Church tradition and to show that people really matter to God.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF UNITED REFORM CHURCH AS STATED IN ITS HANDBOOK WHICH IS ISSUED PERIODICALLY TO MEMBER CONGREGATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity managed a surplus on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing to £180,079. The trustees report that current unrestricted reserves amount to approximately 32 weeks of running costs, which is above their stated policy target of 26 weeks.
What the accounts disclose
“Our total income increased to £180,079 thanks to an increase in congregational giving and donations, increased investment income, and grants received.” — page 7
“We seek to hold 26 weeks running costs, current reserves amount to approximately 32 weeks which the Trustees believe acceptable.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jean Fox
- Margaret Franks
- Mervyn Neil Davies
- Sandra Kelly
- Susan Bonny
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £180k | £144k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £149k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £158k |
| 31/12/2021 | £135k | £145k |
| 31/12/2020 | £127k | £94k |
Common questions
Is SHREWSBURY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity managed a surplus on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing to £180,079. The trustees report that current unrestricted reserves amount to approximately 32 weeks of running costs, which is above their stated policy target of 26 weeks. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2021 | £5k | Shrewsbury URC Community Halls - Toilet & Shower Project |