CHURCH ESTATE (INCLUDING THE CHARITY OF SIR WILLIAM BLACKETT THE YOUNGER)
Registered charity 244047 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST ANDREWS TRUST, THE ST ANDREWS TRUST NCLE
THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF ST ANDREWS CHURCH. THE MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES IN ST ANDREWS CHURCH AND SUBSIDIARY THERE TO:- THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, NEWGATE STREET, NEWCASTLE.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £22,093 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. However, unrestricted reserves remain substantial at £3,509,191, which the trustees note is sufficient to maintain regular expenditure in the event of a significant reduction in income.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Fundraising cost ratio: 54.8% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Costs of fund raising 3 112,537 - 112,537 86,647” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves... to ensure that in the event of a significant reduction in income the Trustees could at least maintain the regular expenditure (held: £3.5m)
“It is the policy of the Trustees to retain sufficient reserves, subject to fluctuation in the value of the investments to ensure that in the event of a significant reduction in income the Trustees could at least maintain the regular expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants made to St Andrew's Church by two trustees who are churchwardens.
“Two of the three Trustees are churchwardens of St Andrew’s Church. The grants made to St Andrew’s Church for repairs and maintenance are set out in note 3.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Trustees reported ongoing professional advice and engagement with the Charity Commission and Diocese regarding the Vicar's remuneration and role as Chairman.
“The remaining two Trustees wrote to the Charity Commission in July 2024 stating the circumstances and received a reply on 25th September by e-mail. In line with the advice given at that time arrangements were put in hand for professional advice, which is ongoing at the time of writing of this Report.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CHURCH ESTATE (INCLUDING THE CHARITY OF SIR WILLIAM BLACKETT THE YOUNGER) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £22,093 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. However, unrestricted reserves remain substantial at £3,509,191, which the trustees note is sufficient to maintain regular expenditure in the event of a significant reduction in income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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