THE CRUSADERS' UNION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £320,417 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £3,640,217. Per the trustees' report, general reserves stood at £1,126,994, which is equivalent to seven months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding the policy target of three months. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The target for general reserves is the equivalent of three months’ budgeted expenditure.” — page 9
“During the year, payments of £468 were made to Vox Caritas Ltd of which our CEO, Mark Markiewicz has significant control. These were all incurred after he joined Urban Saints as CEO.” — page 36
“The Crusaders’ Union is the sole shareholder of Urban Saints Limited, a dormant company registration 05816338.” — page 36
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (17/01/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (17/01/2023)
Trustees
- Jane Meryl Showell-Rogers
- John Richard Adam Greaves
- Mark Victor Instone
- Matthew Judson
- Paul Marchant
- Ramsey Martin Filippides
- Simeon Dendy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.7m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.3m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.8m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is THE CRUSADERS' UNION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £320,417 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £3,640,217. Per the trustees' report, general reserves stood at £1,126,994, which is equivalent to seven months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding the policy target of three months. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.