BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover three months of staff costs and mortgage payments plus one month of running costs, meeting its stated policy target. The trustees confirm that anticipated ongoing income and current reserves are adequate to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and membership contributions to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Additional interest free loans totalling £23,000 were received from church members, of which £10,222.50 has been repaid or gifted, giving a balance of £12,777.50 at 31/12/2025.” — page 16
Trustees
- Rev Neil Joneschair
- David Sydney Knott
- Davina Lucy Smith
- Dominic Andrew Boston
- Edward Andrew Kendall Dring
- Reuben Sneller
- Sharon Bradwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £224k | £209k |
| 31/12/2024 | £198k | £179k |
| 31/12/2023 | £167k | £169k |
| 31/12/2022 | £171k | £167k |
| 31/12/2021 | £257k | £283k |
Common questions
Is BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover three months of staff costs and mortgage payments plus one month of running costs, meeting its stated policy target. The trustees confirm that anticipated ongoing income and current reserves are adequate to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and membership contributions to fund its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |