ST BARNABAS GRANGE PARK, LOUGHBOROUGH
The Objects of the Church, for the public benefit, are:1. The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the mission, values and tenets of faith of the Church of England; and the prevention and relief of poverty primarily in, but not limited to, the Parish by, but not limit- ed to, providing grants, items and services to:1. individuals in need; and2. to charity
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, ARE: 4.1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION, VALUES AND TENETS OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; AND 4.2. THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY PRIMARILY IN, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PARISH BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO: 4.2.1. INDIVIDUALS IN NEED; AND 4.2.2. TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £2,977 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a deficit on ordinary income and expenditure. The trustees note that the charity lacks reserves and faces risks regarding income volatility, though they anticipate further SDF funding in 2026 before it phases down. The general fund balance carried forward is £8,946, which the trustees hold as reserves to ensure adequate cash flow.
What the accounts disclose
“The general fund balance of £8,946 carried forward from this year will be held as reserves to ensure adequate cash flow and cover any deficit in the next financial year.” — page 6
“Emmanuel is the lead church for the Loughborough Resourcing Churches. The Resource Church program is supported by the Diocese of Leicester and in part funded by a broader Church of England Strategic Development Fund (SDF). Emmanuel received SDF grant funding of £50,000, plus some other smaller grants to support the start-up costs of STB.”
“Expenditure on charitable activities was £56,844 (2024: £51,365). The increase is largely explained by the 100% uplift in the Parish Contribution which amounted to £9,200 (2024: £4,600).” — page 5
“Emmanuel is the lead church for the Loughborough Resourcing Churches. The Resource Church program is supported by the Diocese of Leicester and in part funded by a broader Church of England Strategic Development Fund (SDF). Emmanuel received SDF grant funding of £50,000, plus some other smaller grants to support the start-up costs of STB.”
“Expenditure on charitable activities was £56,844 (2024: £51,365). The increase is largely explained by the 100% uplift in the Parish Contribution which amounted to £9,200 (2024: £4,600).” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Benjamin James Gardnerchair
- Anissa Chung
- Chinaka Obojiofor
- Chris Martin
- Dr Timothy John Whitehead
- Lisa Collins
- Paul Oxbrough
- Phil Densham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £62k | £64k |
| 31/12/2024 | £65k | £61k |
| 31/12/2023 | £69k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £76k | £75k |
Common questions
Is ST BARNABAS GRANGE PARK, LOUGHBOROUGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £2,977 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a deficit on ordinary income and expenditure. The trustees note that the charity lacks reserves and faces risks regarding income volatility, though they anticipate further SDF funding in 2026 before it phases down. The general fund balance carried forward is £8,946, which the trustees hold as reserves to ensure adequate cash flow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.