CENTRAL READERS' COUNCIL
CRC's principal activities include but are not restricted to promoting and arranging training for Readers (Licensed Lay Ministers) in the Church of England, publishing literature, training and educational materials for Readers and providing financial support for Readers' training and development as well as representing Readers in the wider Church of England.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small loss of £5,087, compared to a surplus in the previous year. The trustees note that income comes mainly from dioceses whose finances remain under severe pressure, and they continue to seek cost savings. Free/unrestricted reserves were approximately £105,000 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2019)
Trustees
- Benjamin Timothy Martin
- Canon Andrew Vyvian Wainwright
- Dr Stephanie Hayton
- Duncan Geoffrey Moss
- James Behrens
- Kenneth Alfred Hitchings
- Lynn Anne Comer
- Oludolapo Ogunbawo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £104k | £97k |
| 31/12/2024 | £100k | £105k |
| 31/12/2023 | £162k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £127k | £108k |
Common questions
Is CENTRAL READERS' COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small loss of £5,087, compared to a surplus in the previous year. The trustees note that income comes mainly from dioceses whose finances remain under severe pressure, and they continue to seek cost savings. Free/unrestricted reserves were approximately £105,000 at year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.