WEST CROYDON BAPTIST CHURCH
Summary of the main activities in relation to the objects are as follows:Regular public worshipBaptismLords supperEvangelism and missionMinistry with and including young peopleNurture and growth of Christian disciples
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £25,320 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a previous year's expenditure. The trustees confirm that free/unrestricted reserves of £820,779 are held, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of three months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to maintain free reserves at a level that equates to three months’ expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Julie Wiseman
- KAY REYNOLDS
- Marva Chung
- Rebecca Reed
- Rev Densel Larbi
- Soji Abodunrin
- Victoria Fashina
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £199k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £213k | £271k |
| 31/12/2022 | £209k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £159k | £119k |
| 31/12/2020 | £179k | £139k |
Common questions
Is WEST CROYDON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £25,320 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a previous year's expenditure. The trustees confirm that free/unrestricted reserves of £820,779 are held, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACHS FOUNDATION | 1 | £383k |
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | 1 | £61k |
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| MOORE KINGSTON SMITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CHURCH OF GOD (SEVENTH DAY) CROYDON
- NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON)
- CROWTHORNE BAPTIST CHURCH
- HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH WEST WIMBLEDON
- REDEEMER CROYDON TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST CROYDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD (SEVENTH DAY) CROYDON | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (CROYDON) | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| CROWTHORNE BAPTIST CHURCH | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH WEST WIMBLEDON | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |