ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES
The Objects of the CIO are: the advancement of the Christian faith, hope and love in Milton Keynes and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Trustees see fit; and the prevention and/or relief of poverty in particular, but not exclusively, by providing financial support to individuals in need, and charities or organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Objects
4.1. THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:- 4.1.1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, IN MILTON KEYNES AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE; AND4.1.2. THE PREVENTION AND/OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, AND CHARITIES OR ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted general funds decreased from £7,085 to £7,438 (note: actually increased slightly in cash but net movement was negative) while restricted funds decreased significantly from £72,835 to £65,823. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Paul Oxley, a trustee, was paid a salary of £22,737 (2024: £27,548) and pension contributions of £1,171 (2024: £1,377).” — page 11
“Paul Oxley, a trustee, was paid a salary of £22,737 (2024: £27,548) and pension contributions of £1,171 (2024: £1,377). These payments were made in the capacity of serving as a member of the charity's staff and not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £10,831 (2024: £10,750) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Paul Oxley, who is a trustee so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 11
“Paul Oxley, a trustee, was paid a salary of £22,737 (2024: £27,548) and pension contributions of £1,171 (2024: £1,377). These payments were made in the capacity of serving as a member of the charity's staff and not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £10,831 (2024: £10,750) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to Paul Oxley, who is a trustee so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- 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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 25
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 25
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2022)
Trustees
- Jonathan Hydechair
- Iain Row
- PAUL OXLEY Reverend
- Vicki Offin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £173k | £181k |
| 31/03/2024 | £155k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £138k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £142k | £135k |
| 31/03/2021 | £159k | £118k |
Common questions
Is ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted general funds decreased from £7,085 to £7,438 (note: actually increased slightly in cash but net movement was negative) while restricted funds decreased significantly from £72,835 to £65,823. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £22,737 band.
Who funds ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES as a grant recipient include CEO SLEEPOUT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2024 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £103k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- MILTON KEYNES CHORALE
- CHRIST CENTRAL
- JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO
- WLJM
- THE S. B. & C. CIO
- THE MILTON KEYNES ISLAMIC AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARK'S MILTON KEYNES | £173k | £22,737 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILTON KEYNES CHORALE | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JESUITS IN BRITAIN CIO | £14.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WLJM | £446k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE S. B. & C. CIO | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |