THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY GHOST CROWTHORNE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,316 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £1,293,244 to £1,244,928. The trustees note that reserves stood at two months of fee income, which is below their stated policy target of 3-6 months, following infrastructure investments and the impact of VAT on school fees. Despite the deficit, the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024/25, after its investments in infrastructure, Our Lady’s experienced a small cash deficit which broadly maintained our reserves at the point at which, at the year-end, they stood equivalent to two months of school and nursery fee income.” — page 6
“Four of the trustees of the charity in the year, Gemma Nash, Annabel Barrett (left November 2024) Matthew Ware and Amy Empson, paid a total of £24,911 (2024: £28,035) in school fees over the year and owed money by the charity of £400 (2024: £nil) at the year-end date. The charity also held deposits totalling £2,200 (2024: £1,700) at the year end for these trustees.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/06/2015)
Trustees
- Col. Matthew Warechair
- Amy Empson
- Dorinda Bray
- Gemma Nash
- Ian Davis
- Lisa McDonald
- Mathew Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.5m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY GHOST CROWTHORNE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,316 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £1,293,244 to £1,244,928. The trustees note that reserves stood at two months of fee income, which is below their stated policy target of 3-6 months, following infrastructure investments and the impact of VAT on school fees. Despite the deficit, the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kirk Rice LLP.