ST LAWRENCE JEWRY GUILD CHURCH COUNCIL
The primary purpose of St Lawrence Jewry was to serve and minister to the non-resident daytime population of the City of London by having regular weekly services, weekly recitals, special services and by providing a welcoming space for people to have a quiet time or to pray. The vicar also offered pastoral support to those who are in need. Bibles & other publications were provided for public use.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £67,852 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income decreasing to £253,309 from £279,422 in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £372,685, which the trustees confirm are more than sufficient to support the ongoing ministry and exceed the policy target of six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees have assessed the going concern basis and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the GCC to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level which equates to six months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
“Costs relating to church business of £723 were reimbursed to one trustee (one trustee £478 in 2024).” — page 17
Trustees
- Rev James Garreth Titleychair
- Alderman GREGORY PERCY JONES KC
- Alderman Robert Charles Hughes-Penney
- Alderman Timothy Russell Hailes
- Charles Edward Lord
- GAVIN DOUGLAS LEWIS RALSTON
- GILES ADAM STUART GEORGE MURPHY
- IAN CHRISTOPHER NORMAN Seaton MBE
- James St John Davis
- MARTIN COURTENAY CLARKE
- Paul Robert Edgar Double CVO
- Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £253k | £185k |
| 31/12/2024 | £279k | £204k |
| 31/12/2023 | £252k | £176k |
| 31/12/2022 | £201k | £183k |
| 31/12/2021 | £205k | £235k |
Common questions
Is ST LAWRENCE JEWRY GUILD CHURCH COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £67,852 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income decreasing to £253,309 from £279,422 in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £372,685, which the trustees confirm are more than sufficient to support the ongoing ministry and exceed the policy target of six months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees have assessed the going concern basis and concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LAWRENCE JEWRY GUILD CHURCH COUNCIL | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF THE LONDONERS | £994k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE'S, WEST HOLLOWAY, LONDON | £275k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, UPPER NORWOOD | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, BATTERSEA | £620k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, ST ALBANS | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |