NEW UNITY
New Unity is committed to being a radically inclusive, open-minded, spiritual community that balances three essential elements: Personal spiritual growth, a supportive and loving community and working for justice in the larger world. Members and friends envision a radically inclusive congregation that changes the world around it.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £137,726 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,995,395 to £2,857,669. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and maintain free reserves of £2,857,669. The trustees' report indicates they are actively reviewing reserves levels and exploring opportunities to increase rental income to ensure financial health.
What the accounts disclose
“Sue Morrison -Received a small gift using charity funds. Vick Ryder - was reimbursed for an out of pocket expense for purchasing Sound craft mixing Desk. No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2016)
Trustees
- Lawry Ross
- Lisa Roskam
- Mary Helen Wright
- Themistoklis Tefas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £252k |
| 31/03/2024 | £275k | £391k |
| 31/03/2023 | £289k | £370k |
| 31/03/2022 | £278k | £351k |
| 31/03/2021 | £409k | £338k |
Common questions
Is NEW UNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £137,726 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,995,395 to £2,857,669. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and maintain free reserves of £2,857,669. The trustees' report indicates they are actively reviewing reserves levels and exploring opportunities to increase rental income to ensure financial health. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2018 | £9k | The Unity Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/03/2017 | £1.9m | "Newington Green Meeting House - Revolutionary Ideas Since 1708" |