CHURCH HOUSES
To use the income from the rent of two cottages for the maintenance of the cottages and adjoining Old School building. Any surplus to be used towards the upkeep of St. Olaf's Church, Poughill, Bude.The School is used by children's organisations in Poughill, a lunch club and meetings for the elderly. Regular meetings of the Parochial Church Council, gatherings following funerals etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year, with total expenditure of £71,688.95 exceeding total income of £61,808.59. Consequently, the closing bank balance decreased from an opening total of £9,489.80 to £8,609.44. The trustees note that monthly income remains satisfactory despite the annual loss driven by renovation costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Cottage 1H Miles £12,935.00”
Trustees
- Dr Richard Page
- Howard John Emmens
- Kathleen Emmens
- Mark Edgar John Sinden
- Rev Teresa Lorraine Folland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2025 | £62k | £72k |
| 31/12/2023 | £11k | £10k |
| 31/12/2022 | £6k | £12k |
| 31/12/2021 | £6k | £13k |
| 31/12/2020 | £6k | £5k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH HOUSES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year, with total expenditure of £71,688.95 exceeding total income of £61,808.59. Consequently, the closing bank balance decreased from an opening total of £9,489.80 to £8,609.44. The trustees note that monthly income remains satisfactory despite the annual loss driven by renovation costs.