BUSHEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Activities for ages 0 - 18, Adult Home Groups, Family EventsSupports the local Oxhey Environmental Group Fayre, Carers' GroupMissions around the world, as well as local missions:Baptist Missionary SocietyHome Mission FundRomania International Children's FoundationTearfundWatford New Hope TrustWatford Schools TrustSupport Members working in France & Russia
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £44,907 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £146,355. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £60,000 (three months of running costs plus an additional three months for unexpected downturns). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have reviewed the need for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and have adopted a policy to work towards setting aside funds of approximately three months running costs (circa £30,000). An additional three month’s reserve (circa £30,000) is set aside to guard against any unexpected downturns in financial position.” — page 9
“paid training costs of £3,540 for Jude King in his role as employee, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 22
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (31/05/2022)
Trustees
- Christine Singleton
- Ian Lloyd
- Ivon Carnall
- Jennifer Sutch
- Jeremy Weldon
- Jude King
- MARILYN JUNE WILLIAMS
- Melissa Ruparell
- Patricia Samms
- Rev Maureen Hider
- Rev Philip Amos
- Selinah Warmann
- Tiago Cruz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £288k | £243k |
| 31/03/2024 | £175k | £165k |
| 31/03/2023 | £187k | £178k |
| 31/03/2022 | £412k | £201k |
| 31/03/2021 | £139k | £160k |
Common questions
Is BUSHEY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £44,907 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £146,355. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £60,000 (three months of running costs plus an additional three months for unexpected downturns). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH
- BUSHEY RANGERS YOUTH AND FOOTBALL CLUB
- BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE
- QE Park Baptist Church
- ABBEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BESSELS GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSHEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £288k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH | £219k | £47,647 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BUSHEY RANGERS YOUTH AND FOOTBALL CLUB | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QE Park Baptist Church | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABBEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £119k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |