FRIENDS OF LANTEGLOS CHURCH ( FOLC)
FOLC raises funds for the restoration of St Julitta's Church, and organises events to increase the use of the building, particularly by members of the local community.
Objects
A. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR, RESTORE, PRESERVE, IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE FABRIC OF THE CHURCH OF ST JULITTA’S INCLUDING ITS MONUMENTS, FIXTURES, FITTINGS, FURNITURE, STAINED GLASS, ORNAMENTS AND OTHER CHATTELS AND ITS CHURCHYARD: B. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LANTEGLOS AND SURROUNDING AREAS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS; AND C. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HERITAGE OF THE CHURCH BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ITS HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £122,000 in total funds at the end of the financial year. The trustees report that no reserves are held because all funds are required for ongoing restoration, maintenance, and information provision. The charity relies entirely on volunteers for administrative and executive services, eliminating the need for operational reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants from heritage charities and trusts; donations from members and supporters; The charity’s principal and fundraising events.”
“The charity does not currently hold reserves as all funds are required for ongoing restoration, maintenance and for the provision of leaflets and other information.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Heritage Fund
Trustees
- ANGELA GOODMAN
- BARRY HODGKISS
- CHRISTOPHER HAYNE
- DAVID GOODMAN
- Dr JOHN BARBER PEARCE
- JEAN MARY PEARCE
- JENNY ELLIS CB
- John Westwell
- MARGARET BOSLEY
- Rev Nicola Farr
- Richard Alfred Mawson
- SUSAN HUNT
- Sandra Clare Bramall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £188k | £95k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £5k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £17k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £32k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF LANTEGLOS CHURCH ( FOLC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £122,000 in total funds at the end of the financial year. The trustees report that no reserves are held because all funds are required for ongoing restoration, maintenance, and information provision. The charity relies entirely on volunteers for administrative and executive services, eliminating the need for operational reserves.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/08/2024 | £124k | "The Restoration and Repair of St Julitta's Historic Windows and Their Associated Heritage." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/06/2021 | £34k | "Lanteglos Bells" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/06/2017 | £248k | "Lanteglos Church - roof repair and general restoration" |
Funders of similar charities
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF LANTEGLOS CHURCH ( FOLC) | £188k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF LEDBURY PARISH CHURCH | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FRIENDLESS CHURCHES LIMITED | £3.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES | £223k | — | 0 | above | 3.3% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FUNTINGTON WITH WEST STOKE AND SENNICOTTS | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FOLKESTONE ACADEMY LTD | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |