CHRISTCHURCH (METHODIST / CHURCH OF ENGLAND ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP) CLEVEDON
The Charity engages in a range of activities, either on its own or with others, including the celebration of public worship, the teaching of the Christian faith, mission and evangelism, pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved, the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community and the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
Objects
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. IN ACHIEVING ITS PURPOSE, THE CHARITY WILL ENGAGE IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, EITHER ON ITS OWN OR WITH OTHERS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO):A)THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP; B)THE TEACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; C)MISSION AND EVANGELISM; D)PASTORAL WORK, INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND THE BEREAVED; E)THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES WITH A CHRISTIAN ETHOS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING (BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO) THE ELDERLY, THE YOUNG AND OTHER GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS; AND F)THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,209 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £136,612 to £98,403. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £82,647, which include designated funds for outreach, while maintaining a £4,000 loan facility from the Diocese. The trustees note that resources are adequate to meet short-term commitments, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“J McManus, a trustee, was paid by Christchurch directly to fulfil a Facilities Booking Manager role, for which she received remuneration of £6,543 (2023: £7,335).” — page 8
“J McManus, a trustee, was paid by Christchurch directly to fulfil a Facilities Booking Manager role, for which she received remuneration of £6,543 (2023: £7,335). This was made up entirely of basic wages without further pension payments.” — page 8
“In addition to this, the spouse of the Trustee, J McManus, donated Accountancy services via his company, McManus Williams, with an estimated value of £2,000 (2023: £2,000).” — page 8
“J McManus, a trustee, was paid by Christchurch directly to fulfil a Facilities Booking Manager role, for which she received remuneration of £6,543 (2023: £7,335). This was made up entirely of basic wages without further pension payments.” — page 8
“In addition to this, the spouse of the Trustee, J McManus, donated Accountancy services via his company, McManus Williams, with an estimated value of £2,000 (2023: £2,000).” — page 8
“J McManus, a trustee, was paid by Christchurch directly to fulfil a Facilities Booking Manager role, for which she received remuneration of £6,543 (2023: £7,335). This was made up entirely of basic wages without further pension payments.” — page 8
“In addition to this, the spouse of the Trustee, J McManus, donated Accountancy services via his company, McManus Williams, with an estimated value of £2,000 (2023: £2,000).” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ALEXANDER PETT
- Clive Banks
- John deBorde
- Katy Emma Dommett
- Margaret Sutherland
- Marilyn Barrow
- Martin Samuel Spink
- Neville Adams
- TIMOTHY PETER ROBERTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £206k | £245k |
| 31/12/2023 | £237k | £256k |
| 31/12/2022 | £211k | £218k |
| 31/12/2021 | £260k | £175k |
| 31/12/2020 | £176k | £185k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTCHURCH (METHODIST / CHURCH OF ENGLAND ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP) CLEVEDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,209 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £136,612 to £98,403. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £82,647, which include designated funds for outreach, while maintaining a £4,000 loan facility from the Diocese. The trustees note that resources are adequate to meet short-term commitments, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH (METHODIST / CHURCH OF ENGLAND ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP) CLEVEDON | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM | £420k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LEONARD'S, LEXDEN | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOLD MISSION AREA | £308k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH AND ST. JOHN, CLAPHAM | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |