ST COLUMBA'S OXFORD UNITED REFORMED CHARITY
The charity operates through its local church, providing regular public worship for all; it promotes the Christian religion, and teaches the faith to all ages. It serves the whole community by hiring out premises and providing resources for a wide range of community groups and activities. It particularly ministers to a charity serving the needs of lonely people and amongst the LGBT community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £164,002, which the Trustees consider adequate to cover over 12 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £32,079 for the year, driven by voluntary income and a legacy, while maintaining a surplus over its charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are satisfied that the unrestricted fund balance of £164,002, representing over 12 months of normal expenditure, is more than adequate to underpin future activities” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew George Philip Smith
- DAVID THOMAS NORTH
- Dr GORDON ALEXANDER WOODS
- Dr JILL WINIFRED FRESEN PH.D
- Dr KIRSTEN RENEE JOHNSON B.MUS.
- JONATHAN JAMES WILLIAM HERRING
- MARION ROSEMARY KNAGG
- PROFESSOR ADRIAN WILLIAM MOORE FBA
- Sarah Jacqueline Lacey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £206k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £162k | £162k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £136k |
| 31/12/2021 | £120k | £74k |
| 31/12/2020 | £80k | £108k |
Common questions
Is ST COLUMBA'S OXFORD UNITED REFORMED CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £164,002, which the Trustees consider adequate to cover over 12 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £32,079 for the year, driven by voluntary income and a legacy, while maintaining a surplus over its charitable expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.