St Francis Community Projects
i) advancing the Christian Faith: growing a new worshipping Christian community within the new housing areas of Beaulieu and The Channels supported by a Lead Minister.ii) developing the capacity and skills of the community: helping to open and run the new Beaulieu community centre, and meeting the needs of the community we serve, especially those suffering injustice or who are disadvantaged.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £19,277 and restricted reserves to £61,474. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, although they identify the withdrawal of Church Commissioners' funding and securing long-term staff funding as key risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to retain sufficient free reserves to satisfy the modest levels of assets and liabilities of the charity.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew Drake
- Edwina Louise Lawless
- Katharine Gauden
- Rev Daniel Charles Pierce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £94k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £48k |
| 31/12/2022 | £7k | £1k |
| 31/12/2021 | £16k | £19k |
| 31/12/2020 | £2k | £3k |
Common questions
Is St Francis Community Projects financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £19,277 and restricted reserves to £61,474. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, although they identify the withdrawal of Church Commissioners' funding and securing long-term staff funding as key risks.