PAIGNTON SNU SPIRITUALIST CHURCH AND CENTRE

Registered charity 1160278 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PAIGNTON SNU SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, PAIGNTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH

Besides the activities of a religious establishment, Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre is involved with community initiatives as scheduled: 1). The Centre Hall has been used as a Polling Station for many years.2). The premises are used for Yoga, community and educational activities and social meetings open to all.3). Monies are collected for other Charities. The gardens are used by anyone.

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Latest income

£44k

Latest spending

£150k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,143 at the end of the period, derived from a net surplus of £105,700 against total receipts of £44,104 and payments of £149,804. The trustees report that extensive renovation works costing approximately £153,000 were funded by existing reserves and a legacy, causing the building to close from September 2024 to February 2025. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Act.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The church building is owned by the charity but held in trust by the SNU.

“Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre owns its church building which is held in trust by the Spiritualist Nation Union (SNU). This is notified in section B4. It is included as freehold land and buildings at the valuation of £1,415,700.” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: Examiner disclosed that opening balances were altered in client records, though explained and corrected.

“A number of opening balances were altered in the clients records. These were explained to me thoroughly and were corrected to my satisfaction.” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Andrew Minchinton
Christine Bredonchel
Christine Minchinton
Debbie Mortimer
Linda Bullock
Peter Egan
Stephen Haywood
Teresa Jane Emberson · trustee of 1 other charity
Tina Hooks · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£44k	£150k
31/12/2023	£37k	£49k
31/12/2022	£189k	£38k
31/12/2021	£23k	£21k
31/12/2020	£14k	£13k

Common questions

Is PAIGNTON SNU SPIRITUALIST CHURCH AND CENTRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,143 at the end of the period, derived from a net surplus of £105,700 against total receipts of £44,104 and payments of £149,804. The trustees report that extensive renovation works costing approximately £153,000 were funded by existing reserves and a legacy, causing the building to close from September 2024 to February 2025. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Act. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.