ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOMES
The object of the Charity is the provision of homes for the welfare, comfort and relief in sickness of persons who are aged or infirm.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £124,137 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds increasing to £4,233,050. Free reserves held at year-end were £766,305, which is significantly above the trustees' stated target of approximately £250,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that it would be appropriate to hold free reserves of approximately £250,000 for these eventualities.” — page 8
“During the year Cobley Desborough, a company in which Trustee Ashley Dunkley is a Partner, provided accountancy services to the charity amounting to £5,760 (2023: £8,520). There were no further related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024, nor the year ended 31 December 2023.” — page 27
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Clarke — Manager
- Jade Peach — Finance Manager
- Tracey Glover — Unit Manager
- Lizzy Gardner — Unit Manager
- Katrina Jones — Deputy Manager
- Lisa Dowdy — PA to the Manager / Property Administrator
- Ewa Kolodziej — Day Team Leader Days
- Gail McGuire — Day Team Leader
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- St Christopher's Home: Requires improvement
Trustees
- Ashley Dunkley
- Donald Loe
- ELIZABETH LOE
- Eileen Clinton
- Father Oliver Cross
- MICHAEL CLARKE
- Major David Michael Crouch
- Martin Sharman
- Rev Byung Jun Kim
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.3m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.8m | £3.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.5m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.2m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £124,137 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds increasing to £4,233,050. Free reserves held at year-end were £766,305, which is significantly above the trustees' stated target of approximately £250,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £444k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £177k |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | 1 | £55k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £29k |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- PETWORTH COTTAGE NURSING HOME
- CHRISTIAN CARE HOMES
- CHRISTINE'S HOUSING SUPPORT CHARITY
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP
- BRISTOL CHARITIES
- THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOMES | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PETWORTH COTTAGE NURSING HOME | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN CARE HOMES | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTINE'S HOUSING SUPPORT CHARITY | £531k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP | £16.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL CHARITIES | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |