ST THOMAS CROOKES
St Thomas Crookes is an Anglican/Baptist LEP church in Sheffield. The vision of the church, as it stands alongside others in serving the city of Sheffield, is simply to be 'for the city'.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,380 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain a buffer equivalent to one month's expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £21,577 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it remains in a position to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The review concluded that to allow the Church finances to be managed effectively and to provide a buffer for uninterrupted services, unrestricted reserves (excluding property and related loans) equivalent to one month's expenditure should be maintained.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Rev Dr Richard Thomas Pollardchair
- Alan Lamb
- Beverley Ann Scott
- Charles William Benkowitz
- Christine Aldyth Breakey
- Dr Benjamin James Humphrey
- Graham Colin Blois
- Hannah Joy Ford
- JONATHAN MARTIN PALMER DIPARCH
- Kevin Leslie Quinton
- Maria Lott
- Nikhita Davina Srinivasan
- Phoebe Jane Leaver
- RUTH JOY AIDLEY BEng MEng
- Rev Olufemi Olukayode Adetokunbo Onanuga
- Rev Thomas John Finnemore
- Richard Paul Dunigan
- Sonia Marie Dixon
- Timothy Alexander Jeffery
- Vinothini Jemimah Sarvananthan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £874k | £890k |
| 31/12/2024 | £904k | £817k |
| 31/12/2023 | £886k | £782k |
| 31/12/2022 | £895k | £754k |
| 31/12/2021 | £889k | £747k |
Common questions
Is ST THOMAS CROOKES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,380 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain a buffer equivalent to one month's expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £21,577 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it remains in a position to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST THOMAS CROOKES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST THOMAS CROOKES as a grant recipient include THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE YORKSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED).
Shared trustees with funders
- Kevin Leslie Quinton — trustee here and at THE YORKSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £38k | |
| THE YORKSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) | FY2025 | £350 | Grant application |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2019 | £10k | Fir Vale Youth Work Project |