JAMES RAVENSCROFT CHARITY
THE CHARITY EXISTS TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHIPPING BARNET, FOR ANY CHARGES PROPERLY INCURRED BY THEM IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FABRIC AND FURNITURE OF THE CHURCH. THE AREAS AND PRIORITIES FOR WHICH PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE ARE CLEARLY DEFINED.IF ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, THE FOUR OTHER NEIGHBOURING CHURCHES MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS AS DEFINED IN THE SCHEME.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity substantially expends all income as required by its governing document and retains no reserves apart from the Extraordinary Repair Fund. The trustees report that the charity is well able to meet its expected charitable obligations for the foreseeable future, with total funds increasing from £1,328,102 to £1,410,791 during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year sum of £1,558 was paid to the Treasurer of St John the Baptist in respect of acting as Clerk to the Charity.” — page 17
Trustees
- EWAN J S FRASERchair
- Anthony Richard Long
- Archdeacon of Herford
- Averill Susan Lovatt
- Bruce Stringer
- David Alan Saunders
- ELAINE BARBARA NICHOLSON
- JOHN HAY
- MRS KATHERNE BAKER
- NIGEL BAKER
- Raghwan PULLENAYEGUM
- Revd Samuel James Thomas Rossiter
- Rosemary Margaret Watkins
- Simon David Vincent
- Team Rector Tristan David Chapman Revd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £38k | £70k |
| 31/12/2022 | £43k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £41k |
Common questions
Is JAMES RAVENSCROFT CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity substantially expends all income as required by its governing document and retains no reserves apart from the Extraordinary Repair Fund. The trustees report that the charity is well able to meet its expected charitable obligations for the foreseeable future, with total funds increasing from £1,328,102 to £1,410,791 during the year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.