THE QUEEN VICTORIA CLERGY FUND
Latest income
£139k
Latest spending
£161k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £5.14 million as of 30 June 2025, with unrestricted funds of £4.60 million. The charity generated a total surplus of £18,068 for the year, supported by significant unrealised gains on investments, and maintains a diversified investment portfolio to mitigate long-term risks.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Grant to Guildford diocese of £2,358; Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.
“During the year a grant was paid to Guildford diocese of £2,358 (2024: £2,588) - Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 20
“Grants were also paid during the year to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844 (2024: £2,041) - Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844; Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance.
“During the year a grant was paid to Guildford diocese of £2,358 (2024: £2,588) - Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 20
“Grants were also paid during the year to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844 (2024: £2,041) - Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Diocese of Europe of £2,200; Council member Mary Talbot is a trustee.
“During the year a grant was paid to Guildford diocese of £2,358 (2024: £2,588) - Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 20
“Grants were also paid during the year to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844 (2024: £2,041) - Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Diocese of Truro of £1,662; Council member Canon Robert Perry is a trustee.
“During the year a grant was paid to Guildford diocese of £2,358 (2024: £2,588) - Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 20
“Grants were also paid during the year to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844 (2024: £2,041) - Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Diocese of Norwich of £3,371; Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee.
“During the year a grant was paid to Guildford diocese of £2,358 (2024: £2,588) - Council member Canon Peter Bruinvels is a trustee of Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 20
“Grants were also paid during the year to St Edmundsbury and Ipswich diocese of £1,844 (2024: £2,041) - Council member Anthony Allwood is a trustee of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Board of Finance”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- CANON PETER NIGEL EDWARD BRUINVELSchair
- ANTHONY ROBERT ALLWOOD
- Canon Robert John Perry
- John Michael Brydon
- Mary Gertrude Talbot
- ROSEMARY LYON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £139k | £161k |
| 30/06/2024 | £142k | £177k |
| 30/06/2023 | £133k | £176k |
| 30/06/2022 | £133k | £176k |
| 30/06/2021 | £140k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE QUEEN VICTORIA CLERGY FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £5.14 million as of 30 June 2025, with unrestricted funds of £4.60 million. The charity generated a total surplus of £18,068 for the year, supported by significant unrealised gains on investments, and maintains a diversified investment portfolio to mitigate long-term risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.