ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY
1.PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSES IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT 2.TOWARDS THE COST OF REPAIRS TO THE FABRIC OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETROCK 3.IN OR TOWARDS THE COST OF MAINTAINING RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE CHURCH 4.IN MAKING A PAYMENTOF £600 TO THE MINISTER FOR THE TIME BEING OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CENTRAL EXETER 5.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE ALMSHOUSES OF THE CHARITY 6.ONE FURTHER ACTIVITY
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: (1) THE PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSES IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT; (2) TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE COSTS OF REPAIRS TO THE FABRIC OF THE CHURCH OF ST PETROCK (THE CHURCH) IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CENTRAL EXETER INCLUDING THE TOWER AND STEEPLE, AND OF REPAIRS TO THE BELLS AND THE HEATING AND LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS THEREOF AND THE FURNITURE AND ORNAMENTS THEREIN; (3) TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT THE CHURCH; (4) TO MAKE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT OF £600 TO THE MINISTER FOR THE TIME BEING OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CENTRAL EXETER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SERVICES IN THE CHURCH FOR THE OFFICIATING MINISTER FOR THE TIME BEING OF ST MARY ARCHES IN THE CITY OF EXETER; (5) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE ALMSHOUSES OF THE CIO OR ANY OF THEM IN SUCH MANNER AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; (6) TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE COST OF REPAIRS TO THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, HEAVITREE, IN THE SAID CITY; AND (7) TO RELIEVE EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT (OR IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE AREA OF BENEFIT) WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP, OR DISTRESS BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING FOR OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £6,444,177, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of at least £400,000 (representing six months of operations). The charity reported a net income of £65,411 for the period, supported by significant incoming resources of £530,381, while total charitable and other expenditure amounted to £459,318.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it appropriate to hold unrestricted funds equal to at least six months operations (£400,000 based on the 2025 financial statements).”
“In the year under review, Reverend S Swarbrick was trustee of both the Parish Land Charity and of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Exeter which includes St Petrock's Church.” — page 27
“In the accounting period under review, Ms A Foreman was trustee of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministry.” — page 27
“In the year under review, Reverend S Swarbrick was trustee of both the Parish Land Charity and of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Exeter which includes St Petrock's Church.” — page 27
“In the accounting period under review, Ms A Foreman was trustee of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministry.” — page 27
“In the year under review, Reverend S Swarbrick was trustee of both the Parish Land Charity and of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Exeter which includes St Petrock's Church.” — page 27
“In the accounting period under review, Ms A Foreman was trustee of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministry.” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Michael James Hendersonchair
- Ann Wiseman
- Antoinette Joan Foreman
- CHARLOTTE HANNAH LAMBETH
- Jade Boyles-white
- Judy Russell
- Paul Keeling
- SHEILA REINHARDT SWARBRICK
- Samantha Johnson
- Suzanne Gatrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £530k | £464k |
Common questions
Is ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £6,444,177, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of at least £400,000 (representing six months of operations). The charity reported a net income of £65,411 for the period, supported by significant incoming resources of £530,381, while total charitable and other expenditure amounted to £459,318. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | £530k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY (THE PARISH LANDS CHARITY) | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MISS RACHEL HERBERT'S CHURCH PARSONAGE AND ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HACKNEY PARISH ALMSHOUSES CHARITY | £483k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEASALTER PARISH CHARITIES | £34k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST.PETERS NON-ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |