LISVANE BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church
Objects
The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with no paid staff during the year, resulting in a surplus of income over expenditure. The trustees anticipate employing a minister in the next financial year, which is expected to create a deficit that will be covered by accrued reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £215,363 against a policy target of six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The church aims to hold funds to cover at least six months expenditure and to offer financial security of employment to a new employee of at least 3 years.” — page 5
“Reimbursement of expenses to Trustees and connected persons through the year amounted to £2,519.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amanda Jane Coombs
- Graham Hill
- Paul Davies
- Roslyn Anne John Barnes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £67k | £60k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £112k |
| 31/03/2021 | £101k | £83k |
Common questions
Is LISVANE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with no paid staff during the year, resulting in a surplus of income over expenditure. The trustees anticipate employing a minister in the next financial year, which is expected to create a deficit that will be covered by accrued reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £215,363 against a policy target of six months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.