HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Providing regular public worship for all. Promoting the Christian faith. Teaching the faith to all ages. Providing training, nurture and activities for children and young people. Serving the community. Giving pastoral care and support to members and others in need, particularly those in sickness, distress or poverty. Providing premises and resources for community groups and activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £92,294, with a General Fund balance of £37,918, though the Trustees noted the fund was vulnerable due to ongoing loan liabilities and rising operating costs. The charity relies heavily on member donations, which provided 75% of income, and has no employees, with all roles undertaken voluntarily. The Trustees have set a reserves policy to maintain a minimum of £10,000 and not normally exceed £25,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of funds for the General Fund is from the faithful and generous regular giving of the members and friends, which (including Gift Aid) provided 75% of all income.” — page 6
“with the ongoing loan liability and the pressure of higher operating costs the General Fund remains vulnerable.” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).
Trustees
- Alice Margaret Yapp
- Angela Jane Rawcliffe
- BEVERLEY HALL
- David Symmonds
- Dr RICHARD DUNCAN HALL
- Jytta James
- KAY Marjorie Egginton KEEN
- Peter Blasby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £131k | £132k |
| 31/12/2023 | £243k | £205k |
| 31/12/2022 | £140k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £124k | £95k |
| 31/12/2020 | £113k | £141k |
Common questions
Is HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £92,294, with a General Fund balance of £37,918, though the Trustees noted the fund was vulnerable due to ongoing loan liabilities and rising operating costs. The charity relies heavily on member donations, which provided 75% of income, and has no employees, with all roles undertaken voluntarily. The Trustees have set a reserves policy to maintain a minimum of £10,000 and not normally exceed £25,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
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- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |