ST JOHN'S CHURCH,BELMONT
St John's Church Belmont is a combined Church of England and Methodist Church. It promotes the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England and the Methodist Church by holding regular Sunday worship, linking with the local primary school as well as providing a venue for community events, local groups and community organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on unrestricted funds of £27,437 for the year, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £70,097. The trustees note that this reduction is due to using designated funds for major works and that the current reserve level represents five months of unrestricted expenditure, which is below their policy target of nine months. Despite the deficit, the going concern basis is maintained due to support from the Diocese and congregation.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the ECC’s policy to maintain a balance on these reserve funds (as far as possible) which equates to approximately nine months’ unrestricted expenditure” — page 7
“Several ECC members (Trustees) have acted as agents for St. John's and made small value purchases on its behalf, for which the trustees have received reimbursement. This expenditure is not part of the services provided by the respective trustees, and therefore no individual disclosure is required.” — page 18
Trustees
- Anthea Kathleen Winterton
- Anthony Peter Woolfenden
- CAROLINE ROBERTA EVERSON
- Christine Joan Dyason
- Eleanor Pinfold
- John Newson
- Jonathan Wasswa Mayombwe
- Julie Ferguson
- Peter George Baker
- Philip Malcolm Ronald Dyason
- Philomena White
- Rev Bethany Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £181k | £223k |
| 31/12/2023 | £125k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £131k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £111k | £120k |
| 31/12/2020 | £130k | £130k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S CHURCH,BELMONT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on unrestricted funds of £27,437 for the year, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £70,097. The trustees note that this reduction is due to using designated funds for major works and that the current reserve level represents five months of unrestricted expenditure, which is below their policy target of nine months. Despite the deficit, the going concern basis is maintained due to support from the Diocese and congregation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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- BELMONT EXETER
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- BELMONT ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
- ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOHN'S CHURCH,BELMONT | £181k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELMONT EXETER | £483k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BECKMINSTER METHODIST CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, UPPER NORWOOD | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELMONT ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH | £140k | £3,465 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |