ST JOHN'S COMMON ROOM
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £48,961 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from £51,348 in the prior period. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable and in line with their policy, noting that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net movement in funds of (2,387) for the year, resulting in a net asset position of £48,961.
What the accounts disclose
“As disclosed above, the President of St John's Common Room is remunerated indirectly through St John's College (see note 11) in addition to other trustees via the means of paid employment.” — page 27
Trustees
- Dr Adrian John Davischair
- DAVID ARMSTRONG TAIT
- Katherine Amy Hickson
- Oliver William John Davis
- William Henry Powell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £130k | £123k |
| 30/06/2024 | £120k | £122k |
| 30/06/2023 | £172k | £197k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £81k |
| 31/12/2020 | £53k | £44k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S COMMON ROOM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £48,961 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from £51,348 in the prior period. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable and in line with their policy, noting that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net movement in funds of (2,387) for the year, resulting in a net asset position of £48,961. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £775k |
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £225k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £14k |
| DAVID FORBES-NIXON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |