BOSTON MUNICIPAL NON-EDUCATIONAL CHARITIES
1. The prevention or relief of poverty in the Borough of Boston Lincolnshire2. To advance Christian religion for the benefit of the public in the Borough of Boston Lincolnshire by supporting with grants the activities and Mission of all Christian Churches in that area.3. To preserve and protect the health of patients and the public in the Borough of Boston Lincolnshire
Objects
1. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE BOROUGH OF BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.2. TO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN THE BOROUGH OF BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE BY SUPPORTING WITH GRANTS THE ACTIVITIES AND MISSION OF ALL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN THAT AREA.3. TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS AND THE PUBLIC IN THE BOROUGH OF BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £51,362.28, with the majority reserved for the advancement of religion. After deducting professional fees of £7,158.00 and grants totaling £38,500.00, approximately £5,700 was retained, adding to accumulated reserves of £30,691. The trustees declare an intention to maintain only nominal reserves, provided sufficient grant applications are received to spend the generated income.
What the accounts disclose
“All funds have been transferred from the previous unincorporated charities which the Charity has replaced, which in turn derive from ancient charities established in the 16th and 17th centuries. The bulk arise from the sale of land and the benefit of overage agreements on that land over 10 years ago.” — page 6
“The Charity does not intend to maintain anything more than a nominal level of reserves going forward” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANDREW BAKEWELLchair
- Colin William Brotherton
- Dale Broughton
- ERNEST NAPIER
- Emma Jayne Cresswell
- Father David Stephenson
- JOHN BROGDEN
- PATRICIA RUTH STREET
- Rev Sally Ann Clifton
- Sarah Louise Sharpe
- Shaun Forster
- Stephen Woodliffe
- The Mayor of Boston Jonathan Howard Noble
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £51k | £46k |
| 28/02/2025 | £51k | £53k |
| 29/02/2024 | £53k | £54k |
| 28/02/2023 | £42k | £80k |
| 28/02/2022 | £44k | £27k |
Common questions
Is BOSTON MUNICIPAL NON-EDUCATIONAL CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £51,362.28, with the majority reserved for the advancement of religion. After deducting professional fees of £7,158.00 and grants totaling £38,500.00, approximately £5,700 was retained, adding to accumulated reserves of £30,691. The trustees declare an intention to maintain only nominal reserves, provided sufficient grant applications are received to spend the generated income.