COMMISSARIAT OF THE HOLY LAND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £143,716 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £310,298 to £166,582. The Trustees consider the current reserves to be adequate but not excessive, noting that the charity remains solvent and has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity’s policy to hold reserves until such time as required for the work and projects of the Custody of the Holy Land. It is anticipated that such reserves would not exceed £500,000 in any year.” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- REVD MICHAEL O'KANE OFMchair
- Rev Michael Christopher Copps
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £769k | £913k |
| 31/12/2023 | £925k | £813k |
| 31/12/2022 | £474k | £412k |
| 31/12/2021 | £444k | £411k |
| 31/12/2020 | £237k | £410k |
Common questions
Is COMMISSARIAT OF THE HOLY LAND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £143,716 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £310,298 to £166,582. The Trustees consider the current reserves to be adequate but not excessive, noting that the charity remains solvent and has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds COMMISSARIAT OF THE HOLY LAND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMISSARIAT OF THE HOLY LAND as a grant recipient include THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR | FY2021 | £12k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £5.5m |
| GRACE CHURCH EXETER | 1 | £614k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| HOPE CHURCH WINCHESTER | 1 | £87k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £65k |
| GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY | 1 | £52k |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | 1 | £43k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £19k |