THE FRIENDS OF THE CITY CHURCHES
Preserves and protects for public benefit churches (with associated monuments) of any denomination within City of London. Provides watching service to keep churches open. Maintains grant programme to assist churches with renovation of fabric. Provides newsletter, talks, guided walks etc to promote awareness and educate public. Maintains archive.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £17,431 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £215,488. The Trustees concluded that these reserves should be retained to ensure sufficient funding for medium to long-term plans, citing the unpredictability of donations and legacy income. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees having a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees concluded that, given the current financial position and the unpredictability of donations and legacy income, these reserves should be retained for the time being to ensure that the FCC will have sufficient funding to fulfil its medium to long-term plans in support of its core activities.” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2014)
Trustees
- Clive Donald Cutbill
- DAVID JESSOP
- Helen Clare Passey
- Julia Margaret Burgoyne
- Michael Charles Rumsey Normington
- NANCY JANE BRANSON
- Sonja Judith GUY-BRISCOE
- Stephen Dennis Welsh
- Suzanne Margaret Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £98k |
| 31/03/2024 | £96k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £94k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £14k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE CITY CHURCHES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £17,431 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £215,488. The Trustees concluded that these reserves should be retained to ensure sufficient funding for medium to long-term plans, citing the unpredictability of donations and legacy income. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees having a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF THE CITY CHURCHES | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FRIENDLESS CHURCHES LIMITED | £3.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN WITH SAINT JAMES, WEST EALING | £376k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YORK MINSTER | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, CHURT AND RUSHMOOR | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES | £223k | — | 0 | above | 3.3% | no doubt |