DURSLEY TABERNACLE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
The Church's Mission Statement is "Inspired by Jesus, walking his way of radical love to make a difference in this world". This is lived out through weekly worship, community support, community events, youth work, appeals on behalf of other charities, courses on the Christian faith, weddings, funerals, exhibitions etc.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,191 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a predicted deficit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £42,281, which the trustees confirmed was within their stated policy target of holding between one third and two thirds of normal annual operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Synod M&M contribution is our largest single cost (£49,139 in 2024, 41%).” — page 19
Trustees
- Rev SIMON MARTIN HELMEchair
- Dr Dennis Allen
- Elizabeth Margaret Swanwick
- Emma Louise Irvine
- Heidi Horn
- Jackie Pritchard
- Jonathan Everett
- Julia Martine Carter
- Rodney Andrew Irvine
- Shona Darley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £123k | £119k |
| 31/12/2023 | £102k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £106k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £85k | £81k |
| 31/12/2020 | £85k | £71k |
Common questions
Is DURSLEY TABERNACLE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,191 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a predicted deficit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £42,281, which the trustees confirmed was within their stated policy target of holding between one third and two thirds of normal annual operating expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2019 | £10k | Parsonage Project Phase 2: Fitting Out |