SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS TRUST
We are an educational charity delivering trainings in Spiritual Companionship. This is a holistic and multifaith approach to pastoral care. We deliver a level 3 qualification, the Diploma in Practical Spirituality & Wellness, accredited by the Crossfields Institute and on the OFQUAL register. We also provide trainings in good practice in spirituality for service providers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted and restricted reserves stood at £47,601 as of 31 December 2024, an increase from £18,206 in the previous year. The trustees report that they have insufficient reserves to merit the development of a reserves policy at this time. The charity operated with a net surplus for the year, with total receipts of £61,477 against total payments of £32,082.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Peter Brownchair
- Anna Warhurst
- CARL STONIER
- Dorothy Turner
- Peter Anthony Dalton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £61k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £7k | £12k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/12/2020 | £17k | £24k |
Common questions
Is SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted and restricted reserves stood at £47,601 as of 31 December 2024, an increase from £18,206 in the previous year. The trustees report that they have insufficient reserves to merit the development of a reserves policy at this time. The charity operated with a net surplus for the year, with total receipts of £61,477 against total payments of £32,082. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS TRUST as a grant recipient include LIGHTEN EDUCATION NETWORK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTEN EDUCATION NETWORK | FY2025 | £402k | National Schools Wellbeing Project |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 16/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2015 | £10k | Everyone Cares |