EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principals of the Baptist denomination. The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the UK and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,820,756, with unrestricted cash funds of approximately £244,200, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £120,400. Although the charity reported a general fund surplus of nearly £9,000 after a year of financial pressure and rising costs, the trustees note that the budget deficit has begun to be addressed.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted cash funds of £120,400.” — page 10
“David Ford and Christopher Walker are trustees of the Southern Counties Baptist Association (SCBA). Eastleigh Baptist Church gave £16,140 to the SCBA Home Mission fund.” — page 27
“Payments totaling £1,495.67 were paid during the year to 1 trustee in respect of reimbursed expenses.” — page 22
“David Ford and Christopher Walker are trustees of the Southern Counties Baptist Association (SCBA). Eastleigh Baptist Church gave £16,140 to the SCBA Home Mission fund.” — page 27
“Payments totaling £1,495.67 were paid during the year to 1 trustee in respect of reimbursed expenses.” — page 22
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2024)
Trustees
- Amanda Jane Fielder
- Angela Knight
- Bryan James Zillwood
- Dr Jason Edwin Collins
- Jonathan David Callen
- Lynette Gail Davidson
- PAUL MILES WILTON
- Peter William Dodd
- Rev Christopher James Walker
- Rev David Michael ford BA MA
- Robert Anthony Ryder
- Sally Deborah James
- Sara Louise Henry
- Sian Elizabeth Whiffin
- TOBY KENNETH DODSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £469k | £486k |
| 31/03/2024 | £444k | £491k |
| 31/03/2023 | £484k | £429k |
| 31/03/2022 | £437k | £426k |
| 31/12/2020 | £272k | £272k |
Common questions
Is EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,820,756, with unrestricted cash funds of approximately £244,200, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £120,400. Although the charity reported a general fund surplus of nearly £9,000 after a year of financial pressure and rising costs, the trustees note that the budget deficit has begun to be addressed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
- BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH
- WEST WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH
- FAREHAM BAPTIST NEW LIFE CHURCH
- EARLSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | unclear | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAREHAM BAPTIST NEW LIFE CHURCH | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |