THE FRIENDS OF OUNDLE PARISH CHURCH 2016
FUND RAISING JAZZ EVENING INVOLVING SCHOOL JAZZ BAND PERFORMING TO A MIXED AUDIENCE.FUND RAISING PERFORMANCE BY A LOCAL TOWN BAND OF HGH REPUTE, APPEALING TO A MORE DIVERSE TARGET AUDIENCE. DEVELOPMENT OF AND SALE OF MAPS OF THE LOCALITY TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY.IN CONSIDERING THESE ACTIVITIES THE TRUSTEES HAVE HAD REGARD TO THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING THE WIDEST ACCESS AND USE, ESPECIALLY FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF OUNDLE IN THE COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, THE PERMANENT PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF OUNDLE PARISH CHURCH AS A BUILDING OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC INTEREST.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,190.01 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £36,096.06 and expenditure of £11,906.05. The trustees report that the annual submission of accounts was accepted by the Charity Commission without query, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £372,026.23, represented by a current account balance of £63,367.72 and a COIF deposit of £308,658.51.
What the accounts disclose
“Bank Interest on COIF account 12650.91” — page 5
Trustees
- IAN CHRISTOPHER GOLDSMITHchair
- DAVID RODNEY WEBB
- David Frank Gooda
- IAN ANDREW BAKER FCCA
- JAN PEARSON
- JENNIFER RAY
- JUSTINE LOUISE TURTON
- LESLEY DAVIES
- NEIL FRANCIS DAVID UNDERWOOD
- Pamela Weatherington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £12k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £10k | £7k |
| 31/12/2021 | £138k | £192 |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF OUNDLE PARISH CHURCH 2016 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,190.01 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £36,096.06 and expenditure of £11,906.05. The trustees report that the annual submission of accounts was accepted by the Charity Commission without query, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £372,026.23, represented by a current account balance of £63,367.72 and a COIF deposit of £308,658.51. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.