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ST BARNABAS GRANGE PARK, LOUGHBOROUGH

Registered charity 1195102 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STB GRANGE PARK

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

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£65k
Latest spending
£61k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £5,886 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by voluntary income and SDF grant contributions. The trustees note that while the general fund surplus was £1,176, the charity faces risks regarding income volatility and a lack of significant reserves, with clergy costs currently covered by external grants that are set to end in 2026. To address these sustainability challenges, the trustees have established a working group to report in 2025 on future resourcing and ministry costs.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Regular Donations (83% of income)
“Regular Donations 46,144”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £8k; policy: adequate cash flow and cover any deficit in the next financial year)
“The general fund balance of £8,287 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
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The trustees have set up a sustainability working group that will report in 2025. This group will consider mission, ministry, planting and resourcing for STB and the context of our relationships as Resourcing Church Partner with Emmanuel and The Good Shepherd and as a member of the emerging Minster Community “Area 2C”.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity is part of a partnership with Emmanuel Church and Good Shepherd Church to explore church planting, and receives funding from the Diocese of Leicester.
“Whilst seeking to grow and deepen the ministry and mission of STB, we continue to work in partnership with Emmanuel Church Loughborough and the Good Shepherd Church Loughborough to explore the next church plant.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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 FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £5,886 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by voluntary income and SDF grant contributions. The trustees note that while the general fund surplus was £1,176, the charity faces risks regarding income volatility and a lack of significant reserves, with clergy costs currently covered by external grants that are set to end in 2026. To address these sustainability challenges, the trustees have established a working group to report in 2025 on future resourcing and ministry costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.