THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
The charitable purposes of the trust are to apply the income and capital of the trust to the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in Suffolk.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £183,649 from £258,156 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £209,454. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £770,921, which the trustees consider adequate against a policy target of one year's income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GEOFFREY THOMAS CARWARDINE PROBERT DLchair
- Arthur James Bethune Norman
- David Guymer King
- David Neale Gould
- HON CHARLES RICHARD BOSCAWEN
- John Edward Devaux DL
- LOUDON IAN GREENLEES
- Mary Luxmoore-Styles
- Nicholas Pearson
- Rachel Sloane
- Rev Anthony James Redman
- Sarah Caroline Turnbull
- Simon Hugh Galwey Ronan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £276k | £297k |
| 05/04/2024 | £387k | £269k |
| 05/04/2023 | £254k | £458k |
| 05/04/2022 | £308k | £236k |
| 05/04/2021 | £326k | £205k |
Common questions
Is THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £183,649 from £258,156 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £209,454. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £770,921, which the trustees consider adequate against a policy target of one year's income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST as a grant recipient include PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT, THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK WITH ST. LUKE, OULTON BROAD..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK WITH ST. LUKE, OULTON BROAD. | FY2025 | £360 | Charity payment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £55k |
| THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BALCOMBE | 2 | £400 |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £450k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £265k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £135k |
Charities like this
- THE NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED
- THE SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE NORWICH HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED
- THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
- THE DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED | £451k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORWICH HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST LIMITED | £321k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |