Lancaster Churches Housing Projects

Registered charity 1200112 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST THOMAS, LANCASTER HOUSING PROJECTS

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, REFUGEES, VULNERABLE PEOPLE AND OTHERS AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN LANCASTER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE.

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Latest income
£55k
Latest spending
£9k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £60,226 at the end of the year, with a reserves policy to retain £5,000 for emergency expenditure. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite having limited liquid funds in the bank.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (93% of income)
Total income during 2024 of some £55,000 relates largely to substantial further donations from members and associates of St Thomas, Lancaster. — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £5000 (held: £60k)
As an interim arrangement, the Trustees have agreed to retain £5000 as a reserves fund to allow for emergency expenditure if required whilst the refurbishment project is underway. — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loans from church members
Capital funding for our activities has mainly been sourced through loans and gifts from the members of St Thomas Church Lancaster, and associated parties. — page 6
For the period of this report, audit and accounting services have been provided by CWR Chartered Accountants Ltd Mannin Way, Lancaster Business Park, Caton Road, Lancaster. LA1 3SW — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Accounting services from CWR Chartered Accountants Ltd
Capital funding for our activities has mainly been sourced through loans and gifts from the members of St Thomas Church Lancaster, and associated parties. — page 6
For the period of this report, audit and accounting services have been provided by CWR Chartered Accountants Ltd Mannin Way, Lancaster Business Park, Caton Road, Lancaster. LA1 3SW — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal services from Arnold Greenwood LLP
Capital funding for our activities has mainly been sourced through loans and gifts from the members of St Thomas Church Lancaster, and associated parties. — page 6
For the period of this report, audit and accounting services have been provided by CWR Chartered Accountants Ltd Mannin Way, Lancaster Business Park, Caton Road, Lancaster. LA1 3SW — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — St Thomas' Lancaster Housing Projects (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£55k£9k
31/12/2023£26k£12k

Common questions

Is Lancaster Churches Housing Projects financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £60,226 at the end of the year, with a reserves policy to retain £5,000 for emergency expenditure. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite having limited liquid funds in the bank. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.