ST LAURENCE ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES
The net yearly income is paid to the Parochial Church Council of St. Laurence, Reading for the maintenance and repair of the fabric, the bells and seats of the church of St. Laurence.
Objects
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £19,769 for the year, reducing total funds from £207,099 to £187,330. The trustees maintain unrestricted cash reserves at a level sufficient to meet anticipated expenditure for the maintenance and service of the Church of St. Laurence, Reading. The primary funding source is an annual income distribution from a related charity, Church Lands and John Johnson's Estate Charities.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal funding source is from related charity, Church Lands and John Johnson's Estate Charities (charity no. 272566).” — page 3
“The trustees maintain unrestricted cash reserves at a level sufficient to meet anticipated expenditure for the maintenance and service of the Church of St. Laurence, Reading.” — page 3
“The treasurer, Mr Pyke is a partner with Vale & West Chartered Accountants. During the year the charity paid Vale & West £1,383 (2023: £1,383) for accountancy services.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- 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
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £83k | £64k |
| 31/12/2022 | £83k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £118k |
| 31/12/2020 | £90k | £76k |
Common questions
Is ST LAURENCE ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £19,769 for the year, reducing total funds from £207,099 to £187,330. The trustees maintain unrestricted cash reserves at a level sufficient to meet anticipated expenditure for the maintenance and service of the Church of St. Laurence, Reading. The primary funding source is an annual income distribution from a related charity, Church Lands and John Johnson's Estate Charities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.