BEECHEN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST
To further the religious and other charitable work of Beechen Grove Baptist Church, and the maintenance of the Grade 2 listed church building and other property.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,756 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £205,606. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern and holds unrestricted reserves of £205,606, which exceed the stated policy target of £50,000.
What the accounts disclose
“I have identified a matter in relation to payments made to Trustees which are outside of that permitted by the Charity's Governing Document.” — page 10
“During the year, Rev Simon Heard, who was a member of the Trustee body of the charity was employed as Minister of Beechen Grove Baptist Church. During the year he received remuneration of £33,303 and employer pension contributions of £4,374.” — page 18
“During the year, Rev Simon Heard, who was a member of the Trustee body of the charity was employed as Minister of Beechen Grove Baptist Church. During the year he received remuneration of £33,303 and employer pension contributions of £4,374.” — page 18
Trustees
- Elizabeth Lindsay Mortimer
- Kelvin Adams
- Komba Tondoneh
- Marilyn Bengco
- Marlene Fox
- Paula Cox
- Prakash Krishnan Ganesan
- Simon Heard
- Vijayanandhini Sakthivel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £243k | £220k |
| 31/03/2024 | £203k | £206k |
| 31/03/2023 | £206k | £167k |
| 31/03/2022 | £185k | £122k |
| 31/03/2021 | £88k | £129k |
Common questions
Is BEECHEN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,756 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £205,606. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern and holds unrestricted reserves of £205,606, which exceed the stated policy target of £50,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEECHEN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROVE HILL EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BECKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE'S BECKENHAM | £205k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE BAPTIST TRUST CORPORATION | £619k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |