WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE
Provision of learning to Quakers and others to advance the Quaker faith and enhance understanding of social and spiritual matters.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £32,350 for the year, resulting in an overall gain of £23,674 after investment gains. The trustees consider the free reserves of £791,116 to be adequate and in line with their policy, noting that long-term grants provide a strong financial base for a break-even position going forward.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2023: nil). Amanda Cooper, CEO, earned £68, 710 plus employers national insurance and employers pension contribution.” — page 33
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2023: nil).” — page 33
“Woodbrooke holds its reserves for the following purposes: Deficits in cash flow, including three-month operating cost coverage; Redundancies, notice pay, holiday pay, and other costs associated with voluntary staff arrangements, if required; Overall liabilities associated with the closure of Woodbrooke excluding staff redundancy, including pension liability and contract termination with third-party suppliers; Fulfilment of its financial obligations related to conditions held over restricted funds.”
“One charity trustee received payment for professional services supplied to the charity amounting to £577 (2023: £nil).”
“The charity also had an active trading subsidiary, Woodbrooke Quaker Centre Limited, the principal activities of which were the provision of residential facilities and conference space for groups and individuals at the Woodbrooke Centre.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew West
- Dr David John Robson
- Fiona Kersti Henrietta Wagstaff
- Heather Mary Rowlands
- Jaana Helvi Maria Erkkila-Hill
- Jennifer Elisabeth Amery
- Jill Thomas
- Lynda Sinclair Prescott
- Miranda Bird
- Owen Christopher Claxton-Ingham
- Valerie Brittin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £993k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £32,350 for the year, resulting in an overall gain of £23,674 after investment gains. The trustees consider the free reserves of £791,116 to be adequate and in line with their policy, noting that long-term grants provide a strong financial base for a break-even position going forward. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Harrison Beale and Owen.
What does the highest-paid employee of WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST, NORFOLK & WAVENEY AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS), THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY, THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (EDWARD CADBURY SECTION).