READING STREET PASTORS
Reading Street Pastors are an initiative of Ascension Trust comprising of church based, referenced, DBS checked, AT trained and uniformed individuals who patrol our town and neighbourhoods engaging with anyone who needs help by caring, listening and helping. We also have community, rail & college pastors. We also support the First Stop initative providing a safe space & first aid support.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £10,455 for the period, reducing its total funds from £113,644 to £103,189. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are adequate to meet the stated policy of holding three months of reserves, allowing the accounts to be prepared on a going-concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to keep 3 months of reserves in the Unrestricted Funds to cover the costs of running the charity.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew Shapland
- David Elliott
- Melissa Walker
- Mitchell Jones
- Simon Wheeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £77k | £88k |
| 31/12/2024 | £79k | £89k |
| 31/12/2023 | £211k | £98k |
Common questions
Is READING STREET PASTORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £10,455 for the period, reducing its total funds from £113,644 to £103,189. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are adequate to meet the stated policy of holding three months of reserves, allowing the accounts to be prepared on a going-concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds READING STREET PASTORS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name READING STREET PASTORS as a grant recipient include WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH, The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £3k | Other organisations supported by WBC |
| WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £1k | Other organisations supported by WBC |
| WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £500 | In respect of other organisations supported by WBC |
| WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £500 | In respect of other organisations supported by WBC |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2022 | £400 | General Funds |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2023 | £250 | Donations from General Funds |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | FY2024 | £250 | Unrestricted charitable giving |