JESMOND UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Jesmond United Reformed Church Charity conducts religious activities for the benefit of the general public/mankind. It provides buildings, facilities and open space for church and community use. It provides pastoral care to the community, and makes grants to organisations for the benefit of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £238,002 against a policy target of £97,149, resulting in a surplus of £47,179 for the year. The trustees report that the charity remains compliant with its agreed reserves policy and has a good plan for continuing income.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal sources of funds are as follows: Charitable giving receipts from members, adherents and the general public Income from property rental Income from hire of church buildings to community groups”
“It is the policy of Jesmond URC to hold funds in reserve in the unrestricted General Fund to cover the following items of expenditure in the event of unforeseen loss of income. Six months running costs: 31 December 2024 Project costs Redundancy payments Total £67110 £23679 £6360 £97149” — page 4
Trustees
- Rev Ryan Sirmonschair
- Christopher Hodder
- Dr ALISON ISABEL SHIEL
- Helen Hodder
- Jean Degenhardt
- Moira Copeland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £192k | £145k |
| 31/12/2023 | £173k | £148k |
| 31/12/2022 | £145k | £124k |
| 31/12/2021 | £145k | £126k |
| 31/12/2020 | £106k | £96k |
Common questions
Is JESMOND UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £238,002 against a policy target of £97,149, resulting in a surplus of £47,179 for the year. The trustees report that the charity remains compliant with its agreed reserves policy and has a good plan for continuing income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JESMOND UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JESMOND UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2021 | £2k | Discipleship |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2021 | £2k | Discipleship |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/07/2016 | £9k | "Restoration of the Colours of the 4th Battalion Tyneside Scottish (23rd Service) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2014 | £5k | Jesmond Community Wildlife Garden |
Charities like this
- THE JESMOND TRUST
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE, JESMOND.
- IFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (TRUST FUNDS AND PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH)
- JESMOND COMMUNITY LEISURE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESMOND UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JESMOND TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE, JESMOND. | £311k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (TRUST FUNDS AND PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH) | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |