ST FRANCIS AT THE ENGINE ROOM
St Francis at the Engine Room is a church and community centre in Tottenham Hale. Its purpose is to promote the Christian faith and to benefit local people of all faiths and none through community work and social provision. The charity organises and arranges activities, partners with local organisations, encourages the involvement of local people and aims to meet local needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's year-end financial position is challenging, with a net expenditure of £31,117 and unrestricted reserves falling to £99,004. The trustees note that this balance is below their stated policy target of £119,863 (equivalent to six months' unrestricted payments), representing approximately five months of running costs. The charity remains a going concern, citing a viable budget and adequate support for future activities despite recent operational pressures and income losses.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Charity’s policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds that equates to at least 6 months’ unrestricted payments. For 2025, this equated to £119,863.” — page 6
“Donations from related parties (PCC members) totalled £950 as general congregational giving (2024 £2,820).” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev Mo Buddchair
- Aryan Tehrani
- Liz Aamli
- Naomi Orrell
- Theresa Kemp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £278k | £309k |
| 31/12/2024 | £252k | £268k |
| 31/12/2023 | £256k | £285k |
| 31/12/2022 | £247k | £244k |
| 31/12/2021 | £192k | £169k |
Common questions
Is ST FRANCIS AT THE ENGINE ROOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's year-end financial position is challenging, with a net expenditure of £31,117 and unrestricted reserves falling to £99,004. The trustees note that this balance is below their stated policy target of £119,863 (equivalent to six months' unrestricted payments), representing approximately five months of running costs. The charity remains a going concern, citing a viable budget and adequate support for future activities despite recent operational pressures and income losses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST FRANCIS AT THE ENGINE ROOM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST FRANCIS AT THE ENGINE ROOM as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BOTOLPH-WITHOUT-BISHOPSGATE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £28k | Older People & Housing |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BOTOLPH-WITHOUT-BISHOPSGATE | FY2024 | £12k | Lenten collections and almsgiving / support of partner churches |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2024 | £1k | Mission Allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2022 | £1k | Mission Allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2023 | £500 | Special collections |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BOTOLPH-WITHOUT-BISHOPSGATE | FY2021 | — | Support as part of Common Fund/top-up for parishes less well off |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 04/12/2024 | £86k | Grant to St Francis at The Engine Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2022 | £10k | INSPIRE Tottenham |
| Greater London Authority | 01/12/2020 | £40k | Grant to Incredible Edible Lambeth |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2019 | £10k | St Francis Engine Room |
| Greater London Authority | 12/12/2018 | £9k | Grant to St Francis at the Engine Room |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/10/2018 | £10k | "The Lost Museum" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2015 | £5k | Active Together |