RENEW CHURCH
Provide buildings, open space and facilities for members of the community to meet for Christian prayer and worship, Christenings, weddings and funerals, social gatherings, playgroups, mothers & toddler groups, childrens clubs, youth groups, coffee bar, elderly meals, and foodbank etc. We provide human resources, services and finance for these activities. We also assist overseas aid/famine relief.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased to £224,045 from £310,275 in the prior year, primarily due to the absence of a significant legacy donation received in 2023. Despite this drop, the charity reported a net surplus of £19,141 and held unrestricted reserves of £938,924, which the trustees describe as being held in savings accounts as a contingency.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Incoming Resources 203,512” — page 10
“Our policy is to hold our RESERVES in the Higher Rate Savings Account.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/10/2021)
Trustees
- Alina Keziah Graham
- David Henry Morley
- Jonathan Mark Hollingsworth
- Mark John Kent
- Richard Bullock C.Eng CMC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £205k |
| 31/12/2023 | £310k | £265k |
| 31/12/2022 | £184k | £190k |
| 31/12/2021 | £167k | £183k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is RENEW CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased to £224,045 from £310,275 in the prior year, primarily due to the absence of a significant legacy donation received in 2023. Despite this drop, the charity reported a net surplus of £19,141 and held unrestricted reserves of £938,924, which the trustees describe as being held in savings accounts as a contingency. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RENEW CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RENEW CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | FY2025 | £31k | Churches of whatever denomination in Uttoxeter |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | FY2024 | £18k | Churches of whatever denomination in Uttoxeter |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £9k | Kitchen Renovation |