YORK COMMUNITY CHURCH
The activities include Sunday church services held at The Centre, Burnholme, York and a range of activities during the week held in homes, Cornerstone and other local venues, such as fellowship groups and young peoples activities. We run a local foodbank and offer support to our local community. We help individuals and organisations whose objectives align with our charitable aims.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income exceeded expenditure by £809, resulting in a positive net movement for the year. Free reserves stood at £133,884, which is significantly above the trustees' recommended policy target of £55,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“voluntary income from giving and donations of £289,420” — page 8
“The Trustees have recommended that a free reserve of £55,000 is required to meet the Church’s operating costs, based on its current income levels.” — page 8
“Donations totalling £52,866 (2024: £39,431) were received from trustees and related parties during the year.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/12/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2013)
Trustees
- CATHERINE HANNAH CANDLINchair
- BRYAN SAMUEL WOOTTEN
- Benjamin John Spedding
- Elizabeth Jane Fergusson
- IAN DAVID THOMSON
- Nigel Anthony Moore
- Patrick Willis
- SIMON GWILLIM BRYAN-SMITH
- Stephen David Flatman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £349k | £348k |
| 05/04/2024 | £280k | £313k |
| 05/04/2023 | £250k | £231k |
| 05/04/2022 | £388k | £212k |
| 05/04/2021 | £185k | £195k |
Common questions
Is YORK COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income exceeded expenditure by £809, resulting in a positive net movement for the year. Free reserves stood at £133,884, which is significantly above the trustees' recommended policy target of £55,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YORK COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORK COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK | FY2024 | £3k | Major repairs and reordering project |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £5k | Hull Road Ward Grant |