TOWN PASTORS
In order to fulfil its charitable purpose the charity supports local communities by:- providing guidance & training support to Town Pastors Initiatives;- promote new schemes in the the UK;- allocating central funding to other affiliated Town Pastors schemes- assisting in the recruitment of volunteers from local Christian churches who will patrol in areas of need
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's main sources of funding were franchise fees and a specific grant from the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner. The trustees report that they maintain systems to manage major risks and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place.
What the accounts disclose
“Town Pastors has a policy to hold unrestricted reserves of six months expenditure.” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)
Trustees
- Neil David Wintonchair
- Carol Ann Cotton
- Joanna Jane Lankester Copsey
- Major Barry Alan Willson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £31k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £18k |
Common questions
Is TOWN PASTORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's main sources of funding were franchise fees and a specific grant from the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner. The trustees report that they maintain systems to manage major risks and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place.
Who funds TOWN PASTORS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOWN PASTORS as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, TRIANGLE AND ALL SAINTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, TRIANGLE AND ALL SAINTS | FY2022 | £500 | Home Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, TRIANGLE AND ALL SAINTS | FY2021 | £370 | Home Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, TRIANGLE AND ALL SAINTS | FY2023 | £0 | Home Mission |