THE CHURCH AND TOWN ESTATES PROPERTY CHARITY
The Church and Town Estates Property Charity (Hempnall) was constituted by a Charity Commission Scheme on 23 February 1917 varied by an order dated 16 February 1978 providing funding for The Hempnall Trust (50%), The Town Estate Education Foundation (25%) and The Church Estate Charity (25%).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £1,826,137, all of which are classified as endowed funds with no free reserves. The Trustees report that all net income is distributed to related charities as it is received, resulting in a reserves policy where no free reserves are held. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Dividends and interest 43,673”
“The Church and Town Estate Property Charity (Hempnall) provides funding for the above charities and the percentages represent the proportion of net income they each receive from the distribution.” — page 5
“The Hempnall Trust - (50%) The Town Estate Educational Foundation - (25%) The Church Estate Charity (Hempnall) - (25%)”
“The Church and Town Estate Property Charity (Hempnall) provides funding for the above charities and the percentages represent the proportion of net income they each receive from the distribution.” — page 5
“The Hempnall Trust - (50%) The Town Estate Educational Foundation - (25%) The Church Estate Charity (Hempnall) - (25%)”
Trustees
- CHRISTINE BARNES
- Christine Rodger
- DAVID HOOK
- Daniel Scott
- David Kell
- David Trevanion
- Eloise Tidder
- Jill Turner
- Mark Williams
- Nicola Ireson
- PAULINE BROOKES
- Philip Bates
- ROGER EAGLE
- Rev Susanna Gunner
- Simon Moss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £47k | £47k |
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £43k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £42k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE CHURCH AND TOWN ESTATES PROPERTY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £1,826,137, all of which are classified as endowed funds with no free reserves. The Trustees report that all net income is distributed to related charities as it is received, resulting in a reserves policy where no free reserves are held. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £6k | KRONS MEADOWS COMMUNITY NATURE TRAIL |