WEST MALLING BAPTIST CHURCH
Services Sunday mornings and evenings, mid week meetings, Prayer Meetings, Youth Work, Swan Street Pre-School, Parent & Toddlers, Oasis, Coffee Mornings, House Groups, Table Tennis,
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £96,972 while total expenditure rose to £100,576, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, the trustees report that free cash reserves of £49,431 are adequate to continue the church's work in 2025 and beyond, despite planned significant building expenditures. The charity relies heavily on volunteer labor and internal membership contributions rather than wider public appeals.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income increased by £3,091 in 2024 to £96,972 mainly due to Offerings which increased by £2,821 (4.2%).” — page 4
“The reserves policy of West Malling Baptist Church is to hold two months of all expenditure to allow the church to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church, plus a further £10,000 to allow for emergency repairs to one or more of the three buildings it owns.” — page 4
“The Church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. on Trusts which are entirely compatible with the above object.” — page 2
“The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the church's own charitable purpose.” — page 4
“The Church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. on Trusts which are entirely compatible with the above object.” — page 2
“The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objectives compatible with the church's own charitable purpose.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dave Baxterchair
- CHRIS CORNWALL
- Dr Matthew Sadler
- JANICE MARY WEBB
- Susan Margaret Mckie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £97k | £101k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £82k |
| 31/12/2022 | £128k | £154k |
| 31/12/2021 | £154k | £163k |
| 31/12/2020 | £170k | £159k |
Common questions
Is WEST MALLING BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £96,972 while total expenditure rose to £100,576, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, the trustees report that free cash reserves of £49,431 are adequate to continue the church's work in 2025 and beyond, despite planned significant building expenditures. The charity relies heavily on volunteer labor and internal membership contributions rather than wider public appeals. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.