BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
The principal purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination including education, community service and such other general charitable purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the church shall determine. The church provides instruction for all age groups in the Christian faith and holds public Christian worship.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £33,547, which the trustees consider potentially too low compared to their prudent target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £1,543 for the year, with total income of £222,191 and total expenditure of £220,648, resulting in a stable financial position despite lower-than-budgeted regular giving.
What the accounts disclose
“A level of three months expenditure, calculated across all non-restricted funds is considered prudent and our intention is to move towards that level.”
Trustees
- Alice Speedie
- Christopher James Hewson
- Christopher Simon Lacey
- Henry Matter
- Jane Sarah Hewson
- Nathan Andrew Luetchford
- Paul James Timothy Boulton
- Rebecca Elizabeth Garland
- Rev Claire Earl
- Rev SIMON HARRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £253k | £216k |
| 31/10/2024 | £222k | £221k |
| 31/10/2023 | £294k | £266k |
| 31/10/2022 | £299k | £328k |
| 31/10/2021 | £249k | £240k |
Common questions
Is BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £33,547, which the trustees consider potentially too low compared to their prudent target of three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £1,543 for the year, with total income of £222,191 and total expenditure of £220,648, resulting in a stable financial position despite lower-than-budgeted regular giving. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | unclear | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £110k | £34,200 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |