ST EDMUND'S CHARITY

Registered charity 1160454 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Providing grants for educational purposes to individuals in financial need, and to organisations for the advancement of religion in accordance with the doctrines, practices and principles of the Church of England, within the ecclesiastical parish of St John the Baptist, Croydon.

Causes: Education/training · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income

£33k

Latest spending

£44k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,040 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources. However, the charity holds substantial unrestricted capital funds of £1,047,033, which provide a significant buffer against the annual income shortfall. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investment Income (100% of income)

“This consists of investment income and is accounted for based upon the year to which it relates.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: disburse any surplus available income it has against eligible claims (held: £1.0m)

“The Trustees intend to disburse any surplus available income it has against eligible claims which it receives provided that they meet the Charity's objects and that it is not necessary to ration or turn down claims where such claims exceed funds available.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Arlene Eugenie Esdaile · trustee of 2 other charities
Henrietta Ansong · trustee of 3 other charities
Stephen John Willmer

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

Operates in: Croydon

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£33k	£44k
31/03/2024	£31k	£33k
31/03/2023	£30k	£33k
31/03/2022	£27k	£30k
31/03/2021	£27k	£34k

Common questions

Is ST EDMUND'S CHARITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,040 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources. However, the charity holds substantial unrestricted capital funds of £1,047,033, which provide a significant buffer against the annual income shortfall. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.