THE UNITED CHURCH OF ST MARK
The activities of The United Church of St Mark are wide ranging, include providing a place for Christian worship and prayer. Providing activities for children and families of the local community including Messy Church, Messy Munchkins, Fun and Faith, Children's Church. Also Monthly Market, Community Cinema, Community Lunch, and Monday group for older members.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £9,393 for the year, driven by a £14,275 deficit in the Children’s and Families’ Worker Fund which was charged to the general fund. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £55,136, meeting the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to cover six months of expenditure (approximately £55,000). The trustees note that ongoing weekly costs of nearly £2,500 must be financed by regular giving and income-generating activities.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to hold sufficient reserves in our general fund to cover 6 months expenditure, ie £55,000.” — page 9
Trustees
- COLIN VICTOR BATTYchair
- DAVID ALAN WILLOCK
- Dawn Callaway
- Elizabeth Thelma Lord
- Emma Louise Sears
- JANET LINDA WILLOCK
- JOHN WILLIAM MILLER
- KEITH NELSON
- MARK FREDERICK ROBINSON
- MEL BRACEY
- Martin David Trenaman
- Patricia Kemevor
- ROSALYN HAZEL BIRCH
- SHEILA BATTY
- Susan Higgins
- simon birch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £161k |
| 31/12/2023 | £135k | £145k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £127k |
| 31/12/2021 | £121k | £120k |
| 31/12/2020 | £104k | £107k |
Common questions
Is THE UNITED CHURCH OF ST MARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £9,393 for the year, driven by a £14,275 deficit in the Children’s and Families’ Worker Fund which was charged to the general fund. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £55,136, meeting the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to cover six months of expenditure (approximately £55,000). The trustees note that ongoing weekly costs of nearly £2,500 must be financed by regular giving and income-generating activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/02/2005 | £50k | "St Mark's Church, Pensnett. Accessibility Project" |