SOUTH EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The advancement of the Christian religion, especially by means of and in accordance with the pricipals of the Baptist denomination as set out for the time being in the Declaration of Principals of the Baptist Union of Great Britian. This has been our activity during 2018 and will continue to be so throughout 2020.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds increased to £1,815,318, with unrestricted reserves of £1,650,651, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy of maintaining six months' running costs. The charity reported a net income of £205,507 and holds significant investment property valued at £582,250, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to seek to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to cover 6 months' running costs.” — page 5
“The charity is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and is in receipt of grants from the Home Mission Fund, which is part of the Baptist Union of Great Britain Group. Grants of £265,382 (2023: £250,077) were received in this respect.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2023) → 0 (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04292136
Funders the charity credits
- LICC
- Everyone Everywhere
- Share Jesus
- The Rooftop
- BMS
Company officers (Companies House)
- TOMLINSON, David on trustee list
- DAMASCENA, Luciana Monteverde, Rev on trustee list
- FISK, Cassandra Louise on trustee list
- NEWSON, Jeremy, Revd on trustee list
- HARDWICK, Jonathan Edward, Revd. on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/07/2024)
Trustees
- Rev PETER JAMES BUTCHERSchair
- Cassandra Louise Fisk
- DAVID TOMLINSON
- Rev Jeremy Newson
- Rev Jonathan Edward Hardwick
- Rev Luciana Damascena
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £656k | £454k |
| 31/12/2023 | £567k | £506k |
| 31/12/2022 | £399k | £711k |
| 31/12/2021 | £525k | £398k |
| 31/12/2020 | £663k | £442k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds increased to £1,815,318, with unrestricted reserves of £1,650,651, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy of maintaining six months' running costs. The charity reported a net income of £205,507 and holds significant investment property valued at £582,250, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTH EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTH EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN, REDHILL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2022 | £393k | Regional Association Operational Funding |
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2025 | £309k | Regional Association |
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2024 | £265k | Regional Association Operational Funding |
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £244k | Regional Association Operational Funding |
| REDHILL BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £7k | Donation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KING'S CHURCH MILDENHALL | 1 | £96k |
| HODDESDON BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
- SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH
- EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH
- SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE BAPTIST UNION CORPORATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH EASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | £656k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | £586k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SURBITON NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |