REDDITCH RENEWAL CHURCHES TRUST
Redditch Renewal Churches Trust advances the Christian faith and serves the people of Redditch through worship, prayer, discipleship, youth and children's work, community outreach, pastoral support, leadership development, and partnerships with local organisations. The Trust also stewards and develops St Stephen's Church for worship, mission, and community benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £9,576 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated target of three months of core operating expenditure. The charity reported total funds of £604,770, heavily weighted towards restricted funds (£439,928) designated for the Renewal Project, while unrestricted funds were depleted by significant investment in staffing and building works during the transition period.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, unrestricted free reserves stood at £9,576, which is below this target level.” — page 43
“Andrew Blount, a Trustee, is employed by the Diocese of Worcester. The charity works within the Diocese and receives support from diocesan structures, including the Bishop's Mission Order under which the charity operates. Andrew plays no part in decisions relating to the charity's relationship with the Diocese.” — page 38
“A family member of Rhiannon Walpole is employed by the Trust. Rhiannon has declared this conflict of interest and plays no part in decisions relating to that individual's employment, remuneration, or any payments made to them.” — page 38
“Andrew Blount, a Trustee, is employed by the Diocese of Worcester. The charity works within the Diocese and receives support from diocesan structures, including the Bishop's Mission Order under which the charity operates. Andrew plays no part in decisions relating to the charity's relationship with the Diocese.” — page 38
“A family member of Rhiannon Walpole is employed by the Trust. Rhiannon has declared this conflict of interest and plays no part in decisions relating to that individual's employment, remuneration, or any payments made to them.” — page 38
“Andrew Blount, a Trustee, is employed by the Diocese of Worcester. The charity works within the Diocese and receives support from diocesan structures, including the Bishop's Mission Order under which the charity operates. Andrew plays no part in decisions relating to the charity's relationship with the Diocese.” — page 38
“A family member of Rhiannon Walpole is employed by the Trust. Rhiannon has declared this conflict of interest and plays no part in decisions relating to that individual's employment, remuneration, or any payments made to them.” — page 38
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2026)
Trustees
- Alex Scammell
- Andrew Blount
- Gideon Prasad
- Irene Yates
- Jo Sprague
- Karl Smith
- Rev Fraser Oates
- Rhiannon Walpole
- Ronald John Skelton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £170k | £156k |
Common questions
Is REDDITCH RENEWAL CHURCHES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £9,576 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated target of three months of core operating expenditure. The charity reported total funds of £604,770, heavily weighted towards restricted funds (£439,928) designated for the Renewal Project, while unrestricted funds were depleted by significant investment in staffing and building works during the transition period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.