EASTHAMPSTEAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £31,495 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £685,623 to £654,128. However, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £614,906, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately 10% of annual expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The minister and trustee, Mr S. Lace, received £50,000 (2024 £46,422). The ministry director and trustee, Mrs P Marsh, received £38,666 (2024:£33,367). Mr P Jones the environment manager received £23,072.” — page 20
“The Church aims to keep minimum reserves of approximately 10% of its annual expenditure.” — page 8
“Rev. Lace, Ms. Marsh, and Mr. Jones are the only remunerated Trustees.” — page 3
“The custodian trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited (charity number 249635)+B649, which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the Southern Counties Regional Baptist Association. The church made donations to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 6.1.” — page 20
Trustees
- Ayo Ajayi-Obe
- Edwin Tapiwa Chamanga
- Jane Darby-Shearing
- Jasmine Emily Castelow-Sturges
- Oluwatosin Oluwaseun Fawole
- Peter Hugh Jones
- Philippa Jayne Marsh
- ROBERT LEA
- Rebecca Teverson
- Robert Plant
- SIMON LACE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £327k | £358k |
| 31/12/2024 | £354k | £333k |
| 31/12/2023 | £316k | £332k |
| 31/12/2022 | £287k | £282k |
| 31/12/2021 | £288k | £267k |
Common questions
Is EASTHAMPSTEAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £31,495 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £685,623 to £654,128. However, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £614,906, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of approximately 10% of annual expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EASTHAMPSTEAD BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.