THE ORDER OF THE CROSS
(1) The advancement of the Christian Religion in accordance with the Founder's vision and interpretation.(2) The holding of regular Services of Public Worship.(3) The giving of instruction in the Christian Religion as interpreted by the Founder to the young.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £15,183,746, driven by a net income of £332,572 which included significant investment gains. The charity maintains substantial unrestricted reserves of £15,124,378 and holds cash and cash equivalents of £841,535, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 30 June 2025, 8 trustees were reimbursed expenses totalling £25,182 for travel and trustee meeting expenses, computer costs, post and stationery and training.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- BERNARD FALLON
- Bruce Robert Bowden
- Cathy Jo Oerter
- David Muir
- IAN HEATHCOTE
- Paul Nathan
- ROGER JOHN CHRISTOPHER SCORE
- Rebecca Keen
- Sarah Palmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £643k | £545k |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.9m | £406k |
| 30/06/2023 | £287k | £339k |
| 30/06/2022 | £158k | £262k |
| 31/07/2021 | £179k | £318k |
Common questions
Is THE ORDER OF THE CROSS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £15,183,746, driven by a net income of £332,572 which included significant investment gains. The charity maintains substantial unrestricted reserves of £15,124,378 and holds cash and cash equivalents of £841,535, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Town & Forest.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF RICHARD CLOUDESLEY | 1 | £157k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SAVIOUR HANLEY ROAD | 1 | £688 |
Charities like this
- BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
- COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
- THE CROSS TRUST
- COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS
- KINGS CROSS CHURCH
- THE KING'S CROSS BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORDER OF THE CROSS | £643k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR | £543k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | £408k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CROSS TRUST | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OF ST MARY AT THE CROSS | £2.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CROSS CHURCH | £2.1m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |