BRIGHTON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, HORSHAM
Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;Education and training for Christian and community service;Giving and encouraging pastoral care;Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£78,103 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, the trustees note that the charity holds liquid assets in excess of its reserves policy target of £48,111, and the Baptist Pension Scheme no longer has a shortfall following a buy-out by Just Group.
What the accounts disclose
“Weekly/Monthly Offerings 124,676” — page 12
“The Ministers act as church trustees in accordance with the Trust deed. They received remuneration of £13,396 (2024: £39,204) (Rev Carter) and £34,904 (2024: £33,290) (Rev Hogg)” — page 13
“The custodian trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 11
“The church made a gift to the Baptist Union Home Mission Fund of £10,146 (2024: £12,040).” — page 15
“The custodian trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 11
“The church made a gift to the Baptist Union Home Mission Fund of £10,146 (2024: £12,040).” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/02/2024)
Trustees
- Adrian Rudd
- Allan Edmondston
- Ann Doreen Muggeridge
- David Arthur Wickersham
- Elena Vladutu
- Julie Rudd
- Louise Carter
- MARION ELIZABETH RICHARDSON
- Rev Michael Hogg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £244k | £322k |
| 31/08/2024 | £389k | £345k |
| 31/08/2023 | £272k | £298k |
| 31/08/2022 | £252k | £291k |
| 31/08/2021 | £226k | £259k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, HORSHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£78,103 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, the trustees note that the charity holds liquid assets in excess of its reserves policy target of £48,111, and the Baptist Pension Scheme no longer has a shortfall following a buy-out by Just Group. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, HORSHAM | £244k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | £34,793 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW BRIGHTON | £410k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |