THE BARWELL BAPTIST TRUST
giving financial assistance to ministers of religeon and their dependants and to others in need
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement on funds of -£72,173 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in a closing fund balance of £7,919,278. The trustees consider the state of the Trust’s funds to be satisfactory and confirmed adequate resources for going concern. The charity is not registered for VAT and incurred governance costs including portfolio management fees of £45,338.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee received £2,500 (2024 - £2,150) for the supply of office and administration services during the year.” — page 10
“One trustee received £2,500 (2024 - £2,150) for the supply of office and administration services during the year. In addition £95 travel expenses was reimbursed to a trustee.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Wilderspin
- HENRY MERCER
- PHILIP JOHN POCOCK
- Paul Thomas Hanks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £176k | £214k |
| 05/04/2024 | £189k | £152k |
| 05/04/2023 | £89k | £162k |
| 05/04/2022 | £143k | £91k |
| 05/04/2021 | £177k | £80k |
Common questions
Is THE BARWELL BAPTIST TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement on funds of -£72,173 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in a closing fund balance of £7,919,278. The trustees consider the state of the Trust’s funds to be satisfactory and confirmed adequate resources for going concern. The charity is not registered for VAT and incurred governance costs including portfolio management fees of £45,338. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARWELL BAPTIST TRUST | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARNWELL BAPTIST CHURCH | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICKMANSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |