MOORTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH
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?
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.