STORYHOUSE PROJECT
Operates as a cafe church with activities including the offer of pastoral listening; an accessible Christian presence; regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching; the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people; nurture and growth of Christian disciples; education and training for Christian community service; supporting social action in Sefton.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,185 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £14,503. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves were significantly below their stated policy target of £47,750, standing at only £8,541. Additionally, the trustees disclosed a decision to close the coffee shop operations in December 2025 due to unsustainable costs, which will incur closure costs between £9,000 and £17,000.
What the accounts disclose
“No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.” — page 13
“The trustees have previously determined that the charity would aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £47,750.” — page 5
“Elizabeth Lowrie, who is closely related to David Lowrie, who is a member of key management, received employment benefits totalling £10,827 (2024: £10,827) for providing services as the Co-Lead Pastor to the charity.” — page 16
“Jemima Swift, who is closely related to Anya Swift, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £1,177 (2024: £1,117) for providing barista services to the charity.” — page 16
“Elizabeth Lowrie, who is closely related to David Lowrie, who is a member of key management, received employment benefits totalling £10,827 (2024: £10,827) for providing services as the Co-Lead Pastor to the charity.” — page 16
“Jemima Swift, who is closely related to Anya Swift, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £1,177 (2024: £1,117) for providing barista services to the charity.” — page 16
“Elizabeth Lowrie, who is closely related to David Lowrie, who is a member of key management, received employment benefits totalling £10,827 (2024: £10,827) for providing services as the Co-Lead Pastor to the charity.” — page 16
“Jemima Swift, who is closely related to Anya Swift, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £1,177 (2024: £1,117) for providing barista services to the charity.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Michael Hedley
- Eleanor Smyllie
- Geraldine Foster
- Helen Condran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £277k | £267k |
| 31/03/2024 | £324k | £367k |
| 31/10/2022 | £214k | £229k |
| 31/10/2021 | £217k | £198k |
| 31/10/2020 | £198k | £170k |
Common questions
Is STORYHOUSE PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,185 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £14,503. However, the trustees note that unrestricted cash reserves were significantly below their stated policy target of £47,750, standing at only £8,541. Additionally, the trustees disclosed a decision to close the coffee shop operations in December 2025 due to unsustainable costs, which will incur closure costs between £9,000 and £17,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of STORYHOUSE PROJECT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.