THE FRIENDS OF WIDFORD CHURCH
Raising funds for the maintenance of the fabric of Widford Parish Church and the Churchyards and their enhancement and improvement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy of £25,000, which allowed it to make a payment towards the Tower and Archive Project. Following this distribution, the trustees report that reserves have decreased from a large figure to approximately £8,000. The independent reviewer confirmed that income and expenditure were accurately accounted for and reconciled with bank statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Payment of £25,000 has now been made so the reserves are no longer the large number in the accounts but are back down to [some £8,000].” — page 1
Trustees
- HUGH O'REILLYchair
- FRANCES LUCK
- GILDA DETERDING
- JILL CAROLYN BUCK
- Joanna Minturn Birkett
- Jonathan Richard Robinson
- Kerry Ann Holt
- REV MARK PHILIP DUNSTAN
- Sara Saunders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £1k |
| 31/03/2024 | £2k | £710 |
| 31/03/2023 | £2k | £610 |
| 31/03/2022 | £3k | £508 |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £224 |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF WIDFORD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy of £25,000, which allowed it to make a payment towards the Tower and Archive Project. Following this distribution, the trustees report that reserves have decreased from a large figure to approximately £8,000. The independent reviewer confirmed that income and expenditure were accurately accounted for and reconciled with bank statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.