ST PETROCS
St Petrocs provides services in support of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including outreach, resettlement, emergency accommodation and supported accommodation. We provide access to advice, support, and medical services at our resource centres and have a counselling service. We also have an employment and training programme for our residents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £99,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £3,892,332. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves of £24,855 were held alongside designated funds of £2,737,950, noting an aim to hold at least three months' worth of overhead costs in bank balances. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“one employee received emoluments of between £70,000 and £80,000”
“For the year ended 31 March 2025, one employee received emoluments of between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024: one).” — page 36
“Rent and personal charges 5 3,309,507 - 3,309,507 3,180,479” — page 24
“The balance of general funds amounts to £24,855 (2024: £42,925). We endeavour to hold at least three months’ worth of overhead costs (£1,133,500) in bank balances.” — page 12
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/12/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (21/09/2022)
Trustees
- Adam Francis Drouet
- Donna Birrell
- James Oliver
- James Peter Anderson
- Jonathan Winston Sparkes
- Margaret Ricardo
- Rachel Thomson
- Roger Carson
- Susan Wilkins
- Thomas Duncan
- Victoria Jane Sewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.6m | £4.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.2m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.8m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.8m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.8m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is ST PETROCS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £99,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £3,892,332. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves of £24,855 were held alongside designated funds of £2,737,950, noting an aim to hold at least three months' worth of overhead costs in bank balances. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RRL LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST PETROCS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ST PETROCS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST PETROCS as a grant recipient include THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST, DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED, ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST, THE CLARE MILNE TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2024 | £34k | |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | FY2022 | £5k | |
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | People in need |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| EXETER CHIEFS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | St Petroc Cafe/Day Centre will provide support for the isolated and elderly affected by Covid-19. It will offer activities and events for residents of Bodmin, p |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | General |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2025 | — | |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2022 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2026 | £265k | St Petrocs - community action to end homelessness in Cornwall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2025 | £20k | St Petrocs Volunteering Project: Ending Homelessness Starts With The Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | St Petrocs Volunteer Recovery Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2020 | £94k | The St Petrocs COVID-19 Homeless Emergency Response |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY | 1 | £287k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £50k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE JAN AND CATHERINE NASMYTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £41k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £40k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- ST PETROCK'S (EXETER) LIMITED
- PETRUS COMMUNITY
- PROVIDENCE ROW
- HOLY TRINITY NIGHT SHELTER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- BOSCO SOCIETY LTD
- CHICHESTER HEART FOR HOMELESS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETROCS | £4.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST PETROCK'S (EXETER) LIMITED | £969k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| PETRUS COMMUNITY | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PROVIDENCE ROW | £3.9m | £80,000 - £89,999 | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOLY TRINITY NIGHT SHELTER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOSCO SOCIETY LTD | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |