HOLY TRINITY WITH ST MARY, BERWICK PARISH CHURCH
Worship and community outreach.
Objects
PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £25,107 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £231,310. The trustees designated £87,217 as an unrestricted reserve, describing it as around six months of expenditure, while noting that future financial challenges may arise from increased Parish Share and energy costs. The financial position is described as healthy, supported by substantial reserves and a supportive congregation.
What the accounts disclose
“We have allocated £87,217 ie. around six months of expenditure plus the remaining depreciation costs on the solar panels as an unrestricted reserve” — page 3
“This year is also the last year of our regular three year funding cycle where we ask the congregation to look at their giving levels. Work, along with the Diocesan Generous Giving Team, is currently underway to review the current procedure to ensure that it remains fit for purpose and, if not, what the alternative options are.”
“Berwick Parish Church Trust (Charity No 517699) is a Registered Charity established to financially support Berwick Parish Church with particular items of works agreed by the Parochial Church Council. The Parochial Church Council nominates up to four Trustees for Berwick Parish Church Trust and the Vicar is an ex officio member. The total assets of Berwick Parish Church Trust at 3 1st December 2024 were £393,506.” — page 15
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anne Horne
- Charles Borthwick
- Dr David Roger Mason
- Edward Oates Cawthorn
- Gwynneth Mary Guthrie
- Harry Plater
- Heather Elizabeth Marshall
- Joyce Allison Guthrie
- Joyce Currie
- Lady Mary Ann Mawer
- Michael Kenneth Gallico
- PAUL RICHARD MARSHALL
- ROBERT IAN GUTHRIE
- Rev Brian Lee Taylor
- Roger Anthony Barrow
- Sir PHILIP MAWER
- Williamena Barrow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £169k | £169k |
| 31/12/2024 | £170k | £145k |
| 31/12/2023 | £176k | £148k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £131k |
| 31/12/2021 | £161k | £149k |
Common questions
Is HOLY TRINITY WITH ST MARY, BERWICK PARISH CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £25,107 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £231,310. The trustees designated £87,217 as an unrestricted reserve, describing it as around six months of expenditure, while noting that future financial challenges may arise from increased Parish Share and energy costs. The financial position is described as healthy, supported by substantial reserves and a supportive congregation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.