DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £704,170, which the Trustees consider sufficient to cover ten months of expenditure against a policy target of three months. The charity reports a net income surplus of £8,598 for the year, supported by strong cash balances and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy that requires a minimum of three months’ expenditure be held in General Reserves at any time.” — page 6
“In 2024, Rev Brown received remuneration of £40,693 (2023: £37,559) in respect of her services as Minister. £16,134 was paid to the Greater Didcot Christian Children and Youthwork Trust (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as the part-time Children and Youth Director.” — page 14
“The church made a grant of £8,260 to the charity (2023: £3,000). The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.” — page 17
“The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.”
“The church made a grant of £8,260 to the charity (2023: £3,000). The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.” — page 17
“The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.”
“The church made a grant of £8,260 to the charity (2023: £3,000). The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.” — page 17
“The church also paid the charity £16,134 (2023: £14,951) for the services of Hannah Field as Children and Youth Director.”
Trustees
- David Joseph Eaton
- GEORGE ROBERT FERGUSON
- Hannah Field
- James Alistair Brown
- Joanna Schuder
- Joyce Edith Brown
- Julie Excell
- Karen Julie Marriott
- Martin Clegg
- Rev Mark David Grant-Jones
- Ross Daniel Piner
- Sara Matilda Tabitha Green
- Sebastian Campanella
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £226k | £217k |
| 31/12/2023 | £274k | £212k |
| 31/12/2022 | £255k | £227k |
| 31/12/2021 | £237k | £219k |
| 31/12/2020 | £444k | £729k |
Common questions
Is DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £704,170, which the Trustees consider sufficient to cover ten months of expenditure against a policy target of three months. The charity reports a net income surplus of £8,598 for the year, supported by strong cash balances and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| THE THOMPSON6 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- SIDCUP BAPTIST CHURCH
- ALTRINCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- Cornerstone Baptist Church
- RUGBY BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | £901k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIDCUP BAPTIST CHURCH | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALTRINCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £554k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | £453k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |