MANVERS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, BATH
Registered charity 1127828 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MSBC
Advancement of the Christian Faith, holding Christian worship following Baptist principles. Offering information on Christian, peace & justice issues.Providing a city centre building for gatherings, and recreation including a Cafe.Undertaking Christian outreach activities within the city centre.Providing financial support to specific charities, both at home and abroad.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £93,666, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining six months of estimated expenditure. The charity reported a small net surplus of £1,868 for the year, with total receipts of £233,229 against total payments of £231,361.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £94k; policy: six months estimated expenditure)
“The Church policy is to maintain sufficient financial reserves to cover at least six months estimated expenditure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The custodian Trustee of the church is the West of England Baptist Association which is charity number 1092443,and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 8
“The custodian Trustee of the church is the West of England Baptist Association which is charity number 1092443,and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 8” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset · Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MANVERS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, BATH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £93,666, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining six months of estimated expenditure. The charity reported a small net surplus of £1,868 for the year, with total receipts of £233,229 against total payments of £231,361. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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