CHURCH ESTATE
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH IS PRIMARILY A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE OF EPWORTH AND WE TRY TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY: IN WORSHIP AND PRAYER; PROVISION OF PASTORAL CARE AND IN MISSIONARY AND OUTREACH WORK.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for 2024 was £67,647, an increase from £61,327 in 2023, while total expenditure rose to £63,344 from £59,576. The Treasurer's report indicates a closing balance of £13,311 for the main fund, alongside £33,778.20 held in CCLA Management Fund shares. The document notes that the accounts were independently checked by Rod Stormes and accepted by the PCC.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Paul David Wilsonchair
- DAVID ROBERT COOPER
- David Higginson
- JAMES WILLIAM OLIVER
- Pamela Higginson
- Penny Birks
- SUSAN STOREY
- Sharon Marie Usztan
- Wendy Kitson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £77k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £65k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £54k |
| 31/12/2020 | £58k | £60k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH ESTATE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for 2024 was £67,647, an increase from £61,327 in 2023, while total expenditure rose to £63,344 from £59,576. The Treasurer's report indicates a closing balance of £13,311 for the main fund, alongside £33,778.20 held in CCLA Management Fund shares. The document notes that the accounts were independently checked by Rod Stormes and accepted by the PCC. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/10/2014 | £44k | "Bells and Pipes" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/12/2008 | £486k | "Conserving and Sharing St Andrew's Church, Epworth." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/03/2006 | £28k | "St Andrew's Church, Epworth." |