SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH
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 recorded a deficit of £89,372 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income of £272,139 and expenditure of £361,511. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves stood at £242,754, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £125,000 (six months' operating costs). The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are adequate to meet future activities and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity trustees consider that a reserve of six months operating costs, approximately £125,000 should be maintained.” — page 6
“The Church Caretaker, who is related to a trustee, received remuneration and other benefits totalling £14,741.” — page 17
Trustees
- Rev Trevor Harold James Neillchair
- Andy Crossley
- Dawn Sheila Cox
- Dowega Lewin-Mckinley
- Hilary Ann Howard
- Linda Booth Wright
- Nancy Akinyi Ouma
- Norman Washington Robinson
- Patricia Carolyn Callender
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £272k | £362k |
| 29/02/2024 | £275k | £221k |
| 28/02/2023 | £341k | £203k |
| 28/02/2022 | £227k | £254k |
| 28/02/2021 | £230k | £234k |
Common questions
Is SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £89,372 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income of £272,139 and expenditure of £361,511. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves stood at £242,754, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £125,000 (six months' operating costs). The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are adequate to meet future activities and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £110k | £34,200 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPALDING BAPTIST CHURCH | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STANMORE BAPTIST CHURCH | £160k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEND | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |