Christ Church with St Andrew the Less Cambridge
Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting thesick and the bereaved.Teaching of Christianity throughsermons, courses and small groupsPromotion of Christianity throughthe staging of events and meetings,and the distribution of literature. Supporting other charities in the UKand overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £30,307 for the year ended 31 December 2023, resulting in a reduction of total reserves to £372,593. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £349,427, which the trustees consider sufficient to support ongoing activities and meet the going concern basis. The charity does not maintain a specific policy target for free reserves, aiming instead to spend the majority of income received each year on gospel purposes.
What the accounts disclose
“It was our policy to have free reserves of at least £129k in 2023 (being two month's of total expenditure).”
“Steve Midgley is an ex officio trustee as a result of his licensing to the parish. in connection with his employment he was supplied with a combination of taxable Pay, pension contributions and housing to the value of £13,087 In 2023.” — page 14
“Rachel Browning is an ex officio trustee as a result of her licensing to the parish. in connection with her employment she was supplied with a combination of taxable pay, pension contributions and housing allowance to the value of £47,642 in 2023. Rachel is also a trustee of the Gospel Ministry Support Trust which received grants from the PCC of £4,000 in 2023.” — page 14
“Steve Midgley is an ex officio trustee as a result of his licensing to the parish. in connection with his employment he was supplied with a combination of taxable Pay, pension contributions and housing to the value of £13,087 In 2023.” — page 14
“Rachel Browning is an ex officio trustee as a result of her licensing to the parish. in connection with her employment she was supplied with a combination of taxable pay, pension contributions and housing allowance to the value of £47,642 in 2023. Rachel is also a trustee of the Gospel Ministry Support Trust which received grants from the PCC of £4,000 in 2023.” — page 14
“Steve Midgley is an ex officio trustee as a result of his licensing to the parish. in connection with his employment he was supplied with a combination of taxable Pay, pension contributions and housing to the value of £13,087 In 2023.” — page 14
“Rachel Browning is an ex officio trustee as a result of her licensing to the parish. in connection with her employment she was supplied with a combination of taxable pay, pension contributions and housing allowance to the value of £47,642 in 2023. Rachel is also a trustee of the Gospel Ministry Support Trust which received grants from the PCC of £4,000 in 2023.” — page 14
“Steve Midgley is an ex officio trustee as a result of his licensing to the parish. in connection with his employment he was supplied with a combination of taxable Pay, pension contributions and housing to the value of £13,087 In 2023.” — page 14
“Rachel Browning is an ex officio trustee as a result of her licensing to the parish. in connection with her employment she was supplied with a combination of taxable pay, pension contributions and housing allowance to the value of £47,642 in 2023. Rachel is also a trustee of the Gospel Ministry Support Trust which received grants from the PCC of £4,000 in 2023.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/03/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (29/12/2021)
Trustees
- Rev DAVID ALAN TODDchair
- Amanda Josephine LeFebvre
- Anna Fiona Taylor
- Anthony Dent
- Bryony Hope Parkinson
- Cherish Nicholson
- Daniel James Potts
- Darren Coult
- David Stuart Wilkins
- Dr Brendan Colin Bromwich
- Dr Nigel Peter Burrows
- Emily Rachel Eloise Green
- IAN NICHOLAS MOLYNEUX WRIGHT
- Jantine Annette Harraway
- John Andrew Hughdeburg Sharp
- Leon Nelson Waldock
- Rachel Margaret Bruins
- Rev Alexander David Macdonald
- Rev Nived Joseph Lobo
- Rev RACHEL BROWNING
- Rev STEPHEN NICHOLAS MIDGLEY
- Sarah Rebecca Hamilton
- Shu Sam Chen
- Vernon Todd Farewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £788k | £800k |
| 31/12/2023 | £797k | £827k |
| 31/12/2022 | £689k | £721k |
| 31/12/2021 | £721k | £691k |
| 31/12/2020 | £666k | £601k |
Common questions
Is Christ Church with St Andrew the Less Cambridge financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £30,307 for the year ended 31 December 2023, resulting in a reduction of total reserves to £372,593. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £349,427, which the trustees consider sufficient to support ongoing activities and meet the going concern basis. The charity does not maintain a specific policy target for free reserves, aiming instead to spend the majority of income received each year on gospel purposes. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.