ST AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY LTD
To advance the Christian Religion by the promotion of theological education and training accessible to people living and working in South East, including South London, Kent and Sussex.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £21,773 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with net assets increasing to £768,281. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £704,820, which they consider sufficient to meet charitable obligations and maintain premises. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have approved a policy on its Reserves, which states that the charity needs sufficient free reserves to enable it to meet its charitable obligations in the eventuality of an unexpected revenue shortfall.” — page 7
“The staff costs, in note 10, includes emoluments, employers’ national insurance contributions and employers’ pension contributions for 1 Trustee (2024 - 1 Trustee). From time to time other Trustees are paid visiting lecturers fees, but the amounts are not significant.” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Rt Revd Jonathan Martin Gainsboroughchair
- Andrew Strawson
- Dr John Pedder Moss
- Rev Alan Paul Roy Gregory
- Rev Caroline Davina Armitage
- Rev Sylvia Collins-Mayo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £852k | £818k |
| 31/08/2024 | £807k | £791k |
| 31/08/2023 | £730k | £768k |
| 31/08/2022 | £770k | £777k |
| 31/08/2021 | £773k | £626k |
Common questions
Is ST AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £21,773 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with net assets increasing to £768,281. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £704,820, which they consider sufficient to meet charitable obligations and maintain premises. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds ST AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY LTD as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER | FY2023 | £1k | Christian Causes |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN WITH ST JOHN, WESTMINSTER | FY2022 | £1k | Christian Causes |