ST CLEMENT'S COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST
To serve the local community of the St Clement's parish and Oxford through the provision of community buildings.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE RESTRICTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE PARISH OF ST CLEMENT'S CHURCH, OXFORD AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY OF OXFORD AND OXFORDSHIRE (THE "AREA OF BENEFIT") INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUCH CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE CHURCH AND CONGREGATION OF ST CLEMENT'S CHURCH AND RESIDENTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT THAT THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME; 2. TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BY MAKING FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND OTHERWISE BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS; AND3. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £128,717, which the Trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining at least three months' running costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £98,869 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £6,005,885. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that it should be the general policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level which equates at least to approximately three months running costs.” — page 6
“During the year, the St Clement’s PCC paid rent totalling £7,742 (2025: £7,410) to St Clement’s Community Property Trust for the use of office space at the St Clement’s Centre.” — page 19
“In addition, the Charity provided accommodation for the St Clement’s curate, with a value in the region of £24,000 (2025: £23,460) per annum.”
“During the year, the St Clement’s PCC paid rent totalling £7,742 (2025: £7,410) to St Clement’s Community Property Trust for the use of office space at the St Clement’s Centre.” — page 19
“In addition, the Charity provided accommodation for the St Clement’s curate, with a value in the region of £24,000 (2025: £23,460) per annum.”
“During the year, the St Clement’s PCC paid rent totalling £7,742 (2025: £7,410) to St Clement’s Community Property Trust for the use of office space at the St Clement’s Centre.” — page 19
“In addition, the Charity provided accommodation for the St Clement’s curate, with a value in the region of £24,000 (2025: £23,460) per annum.”
“During the year, the St Clement’s PCC paid rent totalling £7,742 (2025: £7,410) to St Clement’s Community Property Trust for the use of office space at the St Clement’s Centre.” — page 19
“In addition, the Charity provided accommodation for the St Clement’s curate, with a value in the region of £24,000 (2025: £23,460) per annum.”
“During the year, the St Clement’s PCC paid rent totalling £7,742 (2025: £7,410) to St Clement’s Community Property Trust for the use of office space at the St Clement’s Centre.” — page 19
“In addition, the Charity provided accommodation for the St Clement’s curate, with a value in the region of £24,000 (2025: £23,460) per annum.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2026)
Trustees
- Rev Mark Alastair Haychair
- KAY RUMFORD
- Rev Joanna Moffett-Levy
- SIMON JOHN LIVINGSTONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £369k | £272k |
| 30/06/2025 | £345k | £281k |
| 30/06/2024 | £318k | £307k |
| 30/06/2023 | £333k | £331k |
Common questions
Is ST CLEMENT'S COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £128,717, which the Trustees consider to be in line with their policy of maintaining at least three months' running costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £98,869 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £6,005,885. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
Who funds ST CLEMENT'S COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST CLEMENT'S COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST as a grant recipient include Charity of Thomas Dawson.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | FY2025 | £10k | |
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE SOBELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE CAMPDEN CHARITIES TRUSTEE | 1 | £45k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL BANKERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- CHALFONT ST. PETER COMMUNITY CENTRE
- CLEMENT'S HALL TRUST
- D L M CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST CLEMENT & ST JAMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
- ST.PETERS NON-ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES
- THE ORRELL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CLEMENT'S COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST | £369k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHALFONT ST. PETER COMMUNITY CENTRE | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLEMENT'S HALL TRUST | £85k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| D L M CHARITABLE TRUST | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CLEMENT & ST JAMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST.PETERS NON-ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |