THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY
The Charity's principal objective is the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the parish church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George, Beckenham, and, after that, furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the said ecclesiastical parish.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £288,739, a decrease from the previous year's £471,297, largely due to a £200,000 transfer to long-term investment. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, relying on investment income of £88,372 to meet annual expenditure, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its financial health.
What the accounts disclose
“Rathbones (formally Investec) generated an income for the Charity of £88,372 during the year” — page 4
Trustees
- NICHOLAS LINDSAY STARTUPchair
- Dr Nigel Philip Sykes
- KENNETH NIVEN MALIPHANT
- Miriam Laila Kimber
- NOEL CRAVEN
- Rev JEREMY BLUNDEN
- Sarah Jane Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £83k | £89k |
| 31/12/2023 | £77k | £96k |
| 31/12/2022 | £323k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £49k |
| 31/12/2020 | £56k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE CHURCH FIELDS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £288,739, a decrease from the previous year's £471,297, largely due to a £200,000 transfer to long-term investment. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, relying on investment income of £88,372 to meet annual expenditure, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its financial health. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.