COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian based charities in the furtherance of their objects or any one of them mainly but not exclusively by the provision of information, advice, support and infrastructure provision, and the relief of financial hardship either generally or individually through the provision of grants, goods or services
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £91,238, which is lower than forecast. The trustees note that while they do not wish to increase reserves, they believe the present level is appropriate, though they aim to hold reserves equivalent to one year's core costs of £60k in the future.
What the accounts disclose
“One person was remunerated at £53,497 per annum (FTE, including pension contributions).”
“As our core costs increase we expect to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to one year’s core costs of £60k.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £48,486 (FY2024) to £53,497 (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Sheila Bamberchair
- ANDREW TINKLER
- Elaine Kilgannon
- James Iain Henderson
- KATHERINE MARGARET WELCH
- REV DR DAVID EDWIN GEORGE WHITING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £362k | £356k |
| 31/12/2024 | £357k | £272k |
| 31/12/2023 | £248k | £235k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £126k |
| 31/12/2021 | £77k | £79k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £91,238, which is lower than forecast. The trustees note that while they do not wish to increase reserves, they believe the present level is appropriate, though they aim to hold reserves equivalent to one year's core costs of £60k in the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £53,497 band.
Who funds COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM as a grant recipient include THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2026 | £20k | Heart on the Terrace |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2016 | £10k | Holiday Fun in Durham Diocese |
Charities like this
- TOGETHER FOR CHANGE COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE
- THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM
- VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE (THE CHURCH) IN FELLOWSHIP WITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, DURHAM
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITIES TOGETHER DURHAM | £362k | £53,497 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHANGE COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE | £712k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KING'S CHURCH DURHAM | £571k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE (THE CHURCH) IN FELLOWSHIP WITH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | £174k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, GUILDFORD | £247k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, DURHAM | £439k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |