THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is reliant on an open-ended subsidy from the Diocese, which accounted for the majority of its ongoing income. Reserves have increased significantly from £7,800 to £40,288, reflecting strong trading performance and improved creditor management, though the charity acknowledges considerable challenges in rebuilding significant reserves in the near future.
What the accounts disclose
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2022) → no going-concern doubt (FY2023).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/02/2016)
Trustees
- Christine Quinn
- Douglas Lewins
- Howard Trust
- Rev James Grant Hurst
- Rev Martin Hardy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £667k | £637k |
| 31/12/2023 | £626k | £577k |
| 31/12/2022 | £647k | £851k |
| 31/12/2021 | £762k | £921k |
| 31/12/2020 | £687k | £432k |
Common questions
Is THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity is reliant on an open-ended subsidy from the Diocese, which accounted for the majority of its ongoing income. Reserves have increased significantly from £7,800 to £40,288, reflecting strong trading performance and improved creditor management, though the charity acknowledges considerable challenges in rebuilding significant reserves in the near future. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST TRUST as a grant recipient include ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £775k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| The John Gurney Charitable Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £21k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £8k |