ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, MIDDLETON
Regular public worship open to all.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, small groups and children's meetingsPromotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution ofliterature.Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens,children
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted assets at year-end were £102,899.16, resulting in a net excess of income over expenditure of £25,940.61 for the year. The trustees report that the unrestricted balance of £7,899.16 is close to their policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure or £6,000. The charity holds significant designated reserves for future ministry support and building repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the church policy to maintain an unrestricted balance of six months unrestricted expenditure or £6,000 whichever is greater” — page 3
Trustees
- GRAHAM AUSTIN SQUIBBSchair
- ALISON WOOD
- MARGARET DIXON
- MARRIE FLORENCE HAWORTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £36k | £13k |
| 30/06/2024 | £29k | £19k |
| 30/06/2023 | £23k | £23k |
| 30/06/2022 | £23k | £29k |
| 30/06/2021 | £22k | £20k |
Common questions
Is ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, MIDDLETON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted assets at year-end were £102,899.16, resulting in a net excess of income over expenditure of £25,940.61 for the year. The trustees report that the unrestricted balance of £7,899.16 is close to their policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure or £6,000. The charity holds significant designated reserves for future ministry support and building repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, MIDDLETON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, MIDDLETON as a grant recipient include THE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON'S CONNEXION.
Shared trustees with funders
- GRAHAM AUSTIN SQUIBBS — trustee here and at THE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON'S CONNEXION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON'S CONNEXION | FY2025 | £8k | Grant payments |