CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £17,770 and held unrestricted reserves of £88,537, which is below the stated policy target of three months of normal church general fund expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the charity acknowledges net current liabilities of £132,559 but remains confident in its ability to generate sufficient income to meet loan repayments and continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves at the end of the year stand at £88,537, which is lower than the required level.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- MATTHEW FROSTchair
- Anna Marshall
- Annie Laurie Campbell
- Benjamin Fernandez
- CAROLINE MARY MCKEMEY
- CLARE BAKER
- COLIN ARTHUR LAWFORD
- Carolyn Ruth McCrone
- Clare Hannis
- Dr MICHAEL JOHN MCKEMEY
- GRANVILLE PETER GRAY
- NAOMI JANE SHRUBSOLE
- PETER MARROW
- Patrick Tampkins
- Samuel Bartholomew
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £646k | £664k |
| 31/12/2024 | £786k | £630k |
| 31/12/2023 | £618k | £596k |
| 31/12/2022 | £603k | £491k |
| 31/12/2021 | £573k | £510k |
Common questions
Is CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £17,770 and held unrestricted reserves of £88,537, which is below the stated policy target of three months of normal church general fund expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the charity acknowledges net current liabilities of £132,559 but remains confident in its ability to generate sufficient income to meet loan repayments and continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.