COTTENHAM DISSENTERS' CEMETERY CIO
The charity cares for a cemetery created by the nonconformist churches of Cottenham in 1846, including continuing provision of space for burial and interments of ashes of local people, and promotes volunteer and community initiatives to help maintain the grounds, and preserve its heritage.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £53,689 by the end of the period, driven primarily by a large grant from the Parish Council. The trustees report that there are no funds in deficit and confirm that resources are adequate for the charity to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The chief recurrent source of funds is the grant made equally to the Parish Church (for the churchyard) and to the CIO by Cottenham Parish Council of funds received by the Council from the civil purposes part of the Cottenham Church and Causeway Charity.” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- James Nathan Bluntchair
- David Charles Barrett
- Marcia Jain Scott
- RALPH JONATHAN CARPENTER
- Robert William Cox
- Sarah Catherine Crisall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £2k |
| 31/12/2023 | £5k | £3k |
| 31/12/2022 | £4k | £3k |
| 31/12/2021 | £6k | £3k |
| 31/12/2020 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is COTTENHAM DISSENTERS' CEMETERY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £53,689 by the end of the period, driven primarily by a large grant from the Parish Council. The trustees report that there are no funds in deficit and confirm that resources are adequate for the charity to continue its operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.