TRUST PROPERTY AND FUNDS HELD IN CONNECTION WITH ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH AND CONGREGATION
Religious activitiesGeneral charitable purposes
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £9,516,388 at year-end 2024, up from £8,877,505 in 2023, driven by a net income of £638,883. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £5,435,065 and maintains a strong cash position of £810,992, with the trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 25
“Two trustees, Ms F Gardner and Mr G Wallis, received £2,920 (2023: £4,783) and £900 (2023: nil) respectively for acting as relief administrators, as permitted by the Charity Commissioners. The son of a trustee, Mr PW Bradford, received nil remuneration (2023: £99) for acting as a relief caretaker.” — page 25
“Two trustees, Ms F Gardner and Mr G Wallis, received £2,920 (2023: £4,783) and £900 (2023: nil) respectively for acting as relief administrators, as permitted by the Charity Commissioners. The son of a trustee, Mr PW Bradford, received nil remuneration (2023: £99) for acting as a relief caretaker.” — page 25
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Revd C Angus MacLeod — Minister
- Revd William McLaren — Associate Minister
- Charlotte Bradford — Session Clerk
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH BRADFORD
- DAVID ROBERT NICOLSON
- ELIZABETH PAMELA FOX
- JOHN MICHAEL STEVENSON
- Roderick MacDonald Buchanan
- THE TRUSTEES OF ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, LONDON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £781k |
| 31/12/2023 | £903k | £676k |
| 31/12/2022 | £934k | £732k |
| 31/12/2021 | £723k | £623k |
| 31/12/2020 | £842k | £662k |
Common questions
Is TRUST PROPERTY AND FUNDS HELD IN CONNECTION WITH ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH AND CONGREGATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £9,516,388 at year-end 2024, up from £8,877,505 in 2023, driven by a net income of £638,883. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £5,435,065 and maintains a strong cash position of £810,992, with the trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of TRUST PROPERTY AND FUNDS HELD IN CONNECTION WITH ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH AND CONGREGATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/06/2018 | £10k | "Scots in Great War London" |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST PROPERTY AND FUNDS HELD IN CONNECTION WITH ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH AND CONGREGATION | £1.1m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH DAY CENTRE | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH UPPER CHAPEL | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST. JOHN'S THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC POLISH CHURCH PRESERVATION TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PILGRIM CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST | £112k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOLKESTONE HOLY TRINITY WITH CHRIST CHURCH | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |