WEYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH
We are a church committed to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to the local community of Weymouth and surrounding area. Our 'strapline' is "Sharing the Gospel, Making Disciples" and to that end there are many regular activities for people of all ages. Sunday morning worship is aimed at making the bible relevant to everyday life and the issues which confront us all today.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £22,861 for the year, bringing total funds to £112,989. However, the Trustees' report notes that a significant building project strained reserves, resulting in free reserves of only £21,747 against a policy target of 7.5% of annual budget. The charity confirms it has no external debt and is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The significant building project has put strain on this. At the end of the year, free reserves amounted to £21,747.”
“The Senior Pastor, Peter Millner, is a Trustee. He is paid remuneration in line with Baptist Union guidelines, including the provision of accommodation and contribution towards household expenses” — page 17
“During the year, Peter Millner provided an unsecured loan of £10,000 to the church. The loan was deposited on 10 December 2025, is repayable when funds permit, and carries interest at 4% from the date of the loan. Accrued interest of £100 is included within creditors at the year end.” — page 17
Trustees
- David Allan Jones
- David Rees
- Dr Neil Hardisty
- Ian Philip Etheridge
- Janet Elizabeth McKie
- Jean-Paul Dervley
- MRS LIZ TRIPP
- Mark Derek Steadman
- Peter James Millner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £349k | £326k |
| 31/12/2024 | £169k | £157k |
| 31/12/2023 | £150k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £150k |
| 31/12/2021 | £141k | £170k |
Common questions
Is WEYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £22,861 for the year, bringing total funds to £112,989. However, the Trustees' report notes that a significant building project strained reserves, resulting in free reserves of only £21,747 against a policy target of 7.5% of annual budget. The charity confirms it has no external debt and is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WEYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £11k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £30k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- City Life Church Truro
- NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH
- SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
- LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- FALMOUTH VINEYARD CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £349k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| City Life Church Truro | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH | £777k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |