MORDEN BAPTIST CHURCH
In order to achieve the principal objective which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £33,443 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total expenditure exceeding income. However, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and maintain unrestricted general reserves of £38,045, which they note meets their policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The general reserves are £38,045 (2024: £80,834). This is equivalent to 3 months of unrestricted expenditure, which meets our reserves policy.” — page 5
“During the year, a total unrestricted income of £21,529 was received from trustees (2024: £15,860). Restricted income of £930 (2024: £Nil) was also received from trustees.” — page 16
“In addition, two trustees were reimbursed for expenses amounting to £1,061 relating to Refreshments and Computer expenditure (2024: £70)”
“During the year, a total unrestricted income of £21,529 was received from trustees (2024: £15,860). Restricted income of £930 (2024: £Nil) was also received from trustees.” — page 16
“In addition, two trustees were reimbursed for expenses amounting to £1,061 relating to Refreshments and Computer expenditure (2024: £70)”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Alan John Brittenchair
- Callum Newman
- David Charles Eveleigh
- Deborah Clare Willetts
- Gershon Wornoo
- Jill Beard Eveleigh
- Mercy Aseye Wornoo
- Ruth Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £166k | £199k |
| 05/04/2024 | £195k | £202k |
| 05/04/2023 | £221k | £159k |
| 05/04/2022 | £242k | £153k |
| 05/04/2021 | £187k | £141k |
Common questions
Is MORDEN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £33,443 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total expenditure exceeding income. However, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and maintain unrestricted general reserves of £38,045, which they note meets their policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £10k | Community Kitchen |