THATCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
ÔÇó Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teachingÔÇó Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationallyÔÇó The teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young peopleÔÇó Nurture and growth of Christian disciplesÔÇó Giving and encouraging pastoral careÔÇó Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £162,335 against total expenditure of £173,075, resulting in a decrease in reserves of £10,740. The trustees report that reserves exceed the targeted four months of predicted general fund expenditure, allowing the charity to believe it has enough financial reserve to continue viable operation.
What the accounts disclose
“The money carried forward into 2026 exceeds the targeted 4 months of predicted general fund expenditure.”
“The Baptist Union Corporation continues to act as custodian trustee for the Church and all of its properties are held in the name of the Corporation on behalf of the members.” — page 9
“During 2025 the Church made charitable donations of approximately 14% of its voluntary income (excluding tax reclaim) to the following charities: Baptist Home Mission (£6,450), BMS (£3,870), CMS (£3,120), CAP (£2,580), with £150 to other charities.” — page 6
“The Baptist Union Corporation continues to act as custodian trustee for the Church and all of its properties are held in the name of the Corporation on behalf of the members.” — page 9
“During 2025 the Church made charitable donations of approximately 14% of its voluntary income (excluding tax reclaim) to the following charities: Baptist Home Mission (£6,450), BMS (£3,870), CMS (£3,120), CAP (£2,580), with £150 to other charities.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew Kerr
- Anne Rosemary Stopher
- Carol Collis
- Chun Kit Wendell Lam
- David James Carter
- Elizabeth Joy Spencer
- Margaret Mary MacGregor MacGregor
- Rev DAVID JOHN SHEER TAYLOR
- Robin Grahame Appleby
- Stephen John Goss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £162k | £173k |
| 31/12/2024 | £150k | £158k |
| 31/12/2023 | £143k | £118k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £126k |
| 31/12/2021 | £115k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THATCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £162,335 against total expenditure of £173,075, resulting in a decrease in reserves of £10,740. The trustees report that reserves exceed the targeted four months of predicted general fund expenditure, allowing the charity to believe it has enough financial reserve to continue viable operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- WALDERSLADE BAPTIST CHURCH
- GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
- STONELEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THATCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £162k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WALDERSLADE BAPTIST CHURCH | £153k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STONELEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |