NELSON STREET CHURCH ROCHDALE
The charity's objects are restricted specifically, only for the public benefit, to the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Manchester principally through the provision of a Church of England church or place of worship in Rochdale and by contributing towards the establishment, renewal and revitalisation of churches within the Anglican communion.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on unrestricted funds of £20,000 and held £123,000 in free unrestricted reserves, which exceeds its policy target of £21,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity faces ongoing financial risks including rising energy bills and the tapering off of SDF grant funding, alongside structural issues with the church premises.
What the accounts disclose
“In the financial year ending 31st December 2024, the church received voluntary income from the congregation totalling £97k (2023 £56k) and grants totalling £159k (2023 £195k).” — page 12
“The policy is to hold free reserves of at least 3 months of unrestricted expenditure which would indicate a minimum level of £21k.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Benjamin Richard Nuttall
- Bruce Mytton
- Craig Sutton-Horn
- James Archibald John Cronin
- Rev Jane Cronin
- Richard James Wild
- Wendy Oldham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £257k | £237k |
| 31/12/2023 | £251k | £271k |
| 31/12/2022 | £296k | £217k |
| 31/12/2021 | £308k | £324k |
Common questions
Is NELSON STREET CHURCH ROCHDALE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on unrestricted funds of £20,000 and held £123,000 in free unrestricted reserves, which exceeds its policy target of £21,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity faces ongoing financial risks including rising energy bills and the tapering off of SDF grant funding, alongside structural issues with the church premises. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NELSON STREET CHURCH ROCHDALE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NELSON STREET CHURCH ROCHDALE as a grant recipient include CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | FY2021 | £22k | Regrant - support church plant |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Support SMF Curates |