THE FELLOWSHIP OF ST ALBAN AND ST SERGIUS
The charity produces a bi-annual journal and occasional newsletter. It holds an annual conference and an annual pilgrimage to the shrine of St Alban. An office is maintained to receive public enquiries, together with an extensive reference library and a website giving information about the Fellowship. Grants are awarded.
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION;B) TO PRAY FOR THE REUNION OF CHRISTENDOM;C) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY THEOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES BOTH IN THE EAST AND THE WEST;D) TO PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MEMBERS OF WESTERN AND EASTERN CHRISTIAN COMMUNIONS AND OF CHRISTIANS OF OTHER TRADITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £1,358,103, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of retaining funds equivalent to three months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£17,853 due to unrealised investment losses, but maintains adequate cash balances and insurance cover to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“maintains a policy of ensuring that funds at least equivalent to three months’ normal expenditure is retained in cash”
“An honorarium is paid to the editor, Fr Andrew Louth, of £1,100 and to production editors, of whom Mrs Anna Platt, the wife of the general secretary, is one. She also received £1,144.”
“During the year, the Charity reimbursed expenses totalling £904 travel costs to members of the council.” — page 21
“An honorarium is paid to the editor, Fr Andrew Louth, of £1,100 and to production editors, of whom Mrs Anna Platt, the wife of the general secretary, is one. She also received £1,144.”
“During the year, the Charity reimbursed expenses totalling £904 travel costs to members of the council.” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WILLIAM MOOREchair
- GEORGE DANIEL WOODMAN
- Jonathan Matthew Moore
- Professor ANDREW LOUTH
- REBECCA CLARE ST JOHN WHITE
- REV DR ELIZABETH CARMICHAEL MBE
- Rev Barry Mark Woodruff
- Rev Dragos Cezar Herescu
- Rev Ian Paul Edward Graham
- VERY REVD KYRIL MALCOLM STANLEY JENNER MA MSC MTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £94k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £82k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £68k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE FELLOWSHIP OF ST ALBAN AND ST SERGIUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £1,358,103, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of retaining funds equivalent to three months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£17,853 due to unrealised investment losses, but maintains adequate cash balances and insurance cover to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.