BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
BCC is a healthy, growing Church. We are a Church without walls which is active in the local community by reaching out to different sections of society with love and care. We are strongly linked into our local community in many ways, from the food distribution work of the Hope Foundation through to the Ark Pre-School and Baseline Youth group.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year and holds unrestricted reserves of £3,053,736, which the trustees consider to be just under sixteen months of unrestricted fund expenditure. This level of reserves is significantly above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining between three and six months of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £75,446 (2023: £72,904) and, in addition, pension contributions of £7,011 (2023: £6,835) and benefits of £624 (2023: £640). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2023: £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse.” — page 21
“Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £58,596 (2023: £57,244) and pension contributions of £3,501 (2023: £4,523).”
“Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £75,446 (2023: £72,904) and, in addition, pension contributions of £7,011 (2023: £6,835) and benefits of £624 (2023: £640). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2023: £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse.” — page 21
“Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £58,596 (2023: £57,244) and pension contributions of £3,501 (2023: £4,523).”
“Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £75,446 (2023: £72,904) and, in addition, pension contributions of £7,011 (2023: £6,835) and benefits of £624 (2023: £640). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2023: £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse.” — page 21
“Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £58,596 (2023: £57,244) and pension contributions of £3,501 (2023: £4,523).”
“Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £75,446 (2023: £72,904) and, in addition, pension contributions of £7,011 (2023: £6,835) and benefits of £624 (2023: £640). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2023: £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse.” — page 21
“Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £58,596 (2023: £57,244) and pension contributions of £3,501 (2023: £4,523).”
“Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £75,446 (2023: £72,904) and, in addition, pension contributions of £7,011 (2023: £6,835) and benefits of £624 (2023: £640). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2023: £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse.” — page 21
“Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £58,596 (2023: £57,244) and pension contributions of £3,501 (2023: £4,523).”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06060885
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mark Wiltshire — Senior Pastor
- Rob Thomas — Operations Director
Company officers (Companies House)
- SIDDORNS, Andrew David on trustee list
- ADEGEYE, Yemisi Fredrick on trustee list
- THOMAS, Robert James on trustee list
- WILTSHIRE, Mark Andrew on trustee list
- THOMAS, Robert James
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Rev Mark Andrew Wiltshirechair
- Andrew Siddorns
- ROBERT JAMES THOMAS
- Yemisi Fredrick Adegeye
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £820k |
| 31/12/2023 | £946k | £737k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £690k |
| 31/12/2021 | £706k | £674k |
| 31/12/2020 | £631k | £588k |
Common questions
Is BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year and holds unrestricted reserves of £3,053,736, which the trustees consider to be just under sixteen months of unrestricted fund expenditure. This level of reserves is significantly above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining between three and six months of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Griffin Chartered Accountants.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BROMLEY | £480k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. LEONARD, BROOMFIELD | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BURSLEDON | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |