BRISTOL BAPTIST FUND
1. In aid of the stipends of pastors, clerical or lay, of Baptist chapels within the counties of Gloucester, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset or Wiltshire;2. In aid of poor students for the Baptist ministry, at Bristol Baptist College or elsewhere;3. Towards the support of Bristol Baptist College and its library.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,097,536, while the charity incurred a net outgoing of £87,382 due to grants exceeding investment income. The trustees note that the combination of income and capital growth is considered sufficient to continue activities for the foreseeable future, despite drawing down capital to maintain grant levels.
What the accounts disclose
“The primary source of income is from the investment portfolio held and administered by the West of England Baptist Trust Company (West) Ltd as Custodian Trustee, and interest on Building Society and savings accounts.”
“The charity receives income from the portfolio held in a Custodian Trust by the West of England Baptist Trust Co (West) Ltd” — page 9
Trustees
- Rev Kathryn Ann Morganchair
- COLIN INNES BEWS
- Rev Andrew Douglas Caldwell
- Rev Carl Smethurst
- Rev Peter John Morden
- Rev Peter Thomas Henderson Hatton
- Rhiannon Hamblin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £65k | £160k |
| 31/08/2024 | £157k | £160k |
| 31/08/2023 | £62k | £100k |
| 31/08/2022 | £60k | £60k |
| 31/08/2021 | £54k | £101k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL BAPTIST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,097,536, while the charity incurred a net outgoing of £87,382 due to grants exceeding investment income. The trustees note that the combination of income and capital growth is considered sufficient to continue activities for the foreseeable future, despite drawing down capital to maintain grant levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.