MOORTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular services of Christian Worship. Children's and Youth work. Seniors work. Community Meetings and events. Support to other national and international Christian organisations that have aims and objectives compatible with the church's own charitable purpose.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,448 at the end of the year, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of six months' running costs (approximately £65,000). The charity reported a surplus in unrestricted funds of £10,050 and confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy to hold six months’ worth of running costs, equivalent to about £65,000 based on unrestricted running costs.” — page 14
“The church made donations to the following related charities: YBA Home Mission Fund - £3,260 (2024 £3,110) of which £3,260 (2024: £3,110) was from general funds.”
“A close family relative of a trustee received £423 for work done.” — page 29
“The church made donations to the following related charities: YBA Home Mission Fund - £3,260 (2024 £3,110) of which £3,260 (2024: £3,110) was from general funds.”
“A close family relative of a trustee received £423 for work done.” — page 29
Trustees
- Andrew Matthew Peter Berry
- Dr Claire Margaret Taylor
- Dr Jonathan Charles Darling
- Geoffrey William Fennell
- John Eric Clark
- Karen Croll Ross
- Krystyna Maria Gadd
- Mandy Jane Russell
- Philip David Coates
- Shelley Elaine Scaife Dring
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £165k | £158k |
| 31/03/2024 | £193k | £163k |
| 31/03/2023 | £160k | £149k |
| 31/03/2022 | £194k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £185k | £250k |
Common questions
Is MOORTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,448 at the end of the year, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of six months' running costs (approximately £65,000). The charity reported a surplus in unrestricted funds of £10,050 and confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | 1 | £4k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- RUGBY BAPTIST CHURCH
- UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER
- MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO
- REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST
- WOODSTOCK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOORTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RUGBY BAPTIST CHURCH | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO | £175k | £39,521 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | £651k | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODSTOCK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |