FRIENDS OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON
Providing financial assistance in furtherance of the Objects of the CIO
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ASSIST THE INCUMBENT AND PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON, (ALSO KNOWN AS THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, SAINT KATHERINE AND ALL SAINTS) (AND HEREIN REFERRED TO AS "THE CHURCH") IN:(1) THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH; AND/OR(2) THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FITTINGS AND FURNISHINGS WHERE NECESSARY, SO THAT IT MAY BECOME MORE AND MORE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND A HOUSE OF DEVOTION; AND/OR(3) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE WHICH ARE ANCILLARY TO THE FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH (1) AND (2) ABOVE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £982,136 to £964,014 due to an unrealised loss on investments of £37,489, despite a net operating income of £1,362. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Investment income of £27,834 was sufficient to sustain normal yearly expenditure of £11,876.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2025
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2024
- Volunteers: 6
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2023
- Volunteers: 9
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Annabel Yule Brooks
- JOHN NIGEL MACGILLIVRAY
- Michael Howard Roberts
- Nicholas John Buckman
- Rory Lee Chase
- Timothy Algernon Clement Page
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £31k | £12k |
| 30/04/2024 | £31k | £29k |
| 30/04/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £982,136 to £964,014 due to an unrealised loss on investments of £37,489, despite a net operating income of £1,362. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Investment income of £27,834 was sufficient to sustain normal yearly expenditure of £11,876. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON as a grant recipient include THE LIDBURY FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIDBURY FAMILY TRUST | FY2021 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | 1 | £15k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS PROVIDENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- PRIORY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE FRIENDS OF GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
- THE FRIENDS OF OAKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM
- THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S CHURCH SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF EDINGTON | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS PROVIDENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £650k | £106,602 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| PRIORY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL | £60k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF OAKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |