DORCAN CHURCH SWINDON
The Dorcan Church engages in a range of activities including the celebration of public worship, the teaching of the Christian faith, Mission and evangelism, Pastoral work,the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community and the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £6,869 for the year, largely due to one-off transition costs and the spending of a carried-over grant. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £35,700, which the trustees note amounts to approximately three months' operating costs, providing a buffer during the ongoing governance transition.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular Giving 47.5%” — page 21
“Approximately three months' operating costs above our normal turnover are held in the general account as a reserve. At the moment this amounts to £35,700.” — page 41
Trustees
- NATHALIE CATHERINE MARSHALLchair
- CLARE ROSE
- Diane Killick
- JENNIFER SHIRLEY POOLE
- Janet Alice Prichard
- MR CHRIS ROSE
- MR TONY PRICHARD
- Neil Howard Marshall
- Nicki Clinch
- Nigel Friend
- PETER MULCOCK
- Rev STUART FREDERICK FISHER
- Rev Trudie Anne Wigley
- SUSAN ELIZABETH MORGANS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £140k | £146k |
| 31/12/2024 | £179k | £167k |
| 31/12/2023 | £136k | £137k |
| 31/12/2022 | £133k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £134k | £129k |
Common questions
Is DORCAN CHURCH SWINDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £6,869 for the year, largely due to one-off transition costs and the spending of a carried-over grant. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £35,700, which the trustees note amounts to approximately three months' operating costs, providing a buffer during the ongoing governance transition. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.