CANON J MORTON ALL SAINTS CHURCH FUND
The annual interest on the Canon J Morton All Saints Church Fund (which is held as a National Savings Bond) is used towards the general activities of the church - upkeep of church buildings, provision of church services and pastoral care etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund ended the year with an operating surplus of £3,441.31, bringing the unrestricted fund balance to £29,216.34. The Treasurer notes that reserves cannot be withdrawn from indefinitely and emphasizes the need for effective budgeting to meet future commitments, including the 2026 Parish Share. The document highlights that spending has increased and warns that failure to increase regular income could lead to a default on payments.
What the accounts disclose
“We must ensure that we run with a surplus year on year in order to meet the DCC’s various commitments. We will not able to withdraw from Reserves indefinitely and the DCC must ensure that, through an effective budgeting process, spending does not exceed income.” — page 6
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £82k | £72k |
| 31/12/2024 | £64k | £59k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £61k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £91k | £72k |
Common questions
Is CANON J MORTON ALL SAINTS CHURCH FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the General Fund ended the year with an operating surplus of £3,441.31, bringing the unrestricted fund balance to £29,216.34. The Treasurer notes that reserves cannot be withdrawn from indefinitely and emphasizes the need for effective budgeting to meet future commitments, including the 2026 Parish Share. The document highlights that spending has increased and warns that failure to increase regular income could lead to a default on payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.