THE CHARITY FOR LICENSED MINISTERS IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD
The prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £817,554, with unrestricted reserves at £774,535. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed. The trustees note that investment income may be lower than in previous years due to falling dividend rates, but the charity remains financially stable.
What the accounts disclose
“The expenditure of the Charity should be set at a level such that, in the long term, the assets of the charity are maintained in real terms, thus preserving grant making capability for future beneficiaries.” — page 6
Trustees
- Canon Robert Hammond
- Christine Horton
- Malcolm Frederick Dulwich
- Rev Nicholas Rowan
- Rt Rev Dr Gulnar Eleanor Francis-Dehqani
- The Venerable Ruth Patten
- Ven Rev Jonathan Croucher
- Ven Rev Kate Peacock
- Ven Rev Michael Power
- Ven Susan Joyce Lucas
- Ven. Christopher Burke
- Very Revd Jessica Heloise Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £40k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £47k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITY FOR LICENSED MINISTERS IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £817,554, with unrestricted reserves at £774,535. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed. The trustees note that investment income may be lower than in previous years due to falling dividend rates, but the charity remains financially stable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHARITY FOR LICENSED MINISTERS IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARITY FOR LICENSED MINISTERS IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEST MERSEA ST PETER AND ST PAUL, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RAYLEIGH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES, WOODFORD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTLINGSEA COLCHESTER ESSEX.