WOUGHTON ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP
The purpose of the charity is to advance the Christian faith in the area of benefit in accordance with the principles and practices of the participating churches to celebrate public worship; teach the Christian faith; mission and evangelism; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved; providing facilities with a Christian ethos for the young, elderly, special needs and other groups.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a General Fund surplus of £5,684, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £25,902. This figure represents 70% of the prudent reserves target of £37,034, which is defined as not less than three months of general fund expenditure. The trustees note that while the reduced staffing level puts strain on the remaining ministry team, the financial position is close to restoring reserves to the target level.
What the accounts disclose
“Members’ donations and, where appropriate, the recovery of tax through the Gift Aid and Small Donations schemes.” — page 27
“This is 70% of the reserves the policy would determine as prudent which is not less than three months’ of general fund expenditure (£37,034 based on 2024 expenditure).”
Trustees
- John Howardchair
- Charmaine Howard
- DANEL JOSEPH MAHON
- David Hart
- Geoffrey Francis Miller
- Iola Jacqueline Brandon Samuels
- Lynn Castle
- MARILYN MAHON
- Michael Davidge
- Pamela Hazel Pow
- REV Ian C Herbert
- Rev PAUL NORRIS
- Ruth Barbara Elizabeth Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £174k | £167k |
| 31/12/2023 | £188k | £185k |
| 31/12/2022 | £174k | £163k |
| 31/12/2021 | £177k | £161k |
| 31/12/2020 | £115k | £164k |
Common questions
Is WOUGHTON ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a General Fund surplus of £5,684, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £25,902. This figure represents 70% of the prudent reserves target of £37,034, which is defined as not less than three months of general fund expenditure. The trustees note that while the reduced staffing level puts strain on the remaining ministry team, the financial position is close to restoring reserves to the target level. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.