THE BARNABAS CHARITABLE TRUST
The objects of the charity are to provide benefits to persons in necessitous circumstances who are not in paid employment and who are, or have been engaged in fulltime Christian work and for the advancement of the Christian religion.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,222,003, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £45,807, driven primarily by legacies, while charitable expenditure on grants remained stable.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- JENNIFER MARY LEAN
- Jacqueline Margaret Goodwin
- John Marshall Craig
- Mark David Newman ACA
- PHILIPPA JANE BURRELL
- STELLA HILARY BELDEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £146k | £103k |
| 31/12/2023 | £19k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £119k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £118k |
| 31/12/2020 | £26k | £131k |
Common questions
Is THE BARNABAS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,222,003, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £45,807, driven primarily by legacies, while charitable expenditure on grants remained stable. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.