FISHPONDS BAPTIST CHURCH
The main aim and objective of Fishponds Baptist Church (FBC) is Spiritual Evangelism. At the heart of the Church is its ministry to the membership, congregation, and the wider community at large in order that the messages contained in Scripture are shared and celebrated and the understanding and acceptance that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Saviour grows.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves of £115,363 comfortably exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £66,466 (three months of running costs). Although total expenditure rose to £347,348 due to building project costs and new staff, the charity reported a net income surplus of £48,895 for the year. The trustees consider the financial position healthy despite a modest decline in regular giving.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees, key management and related parties made donations to the charity during the year of £31,350 (2024 - £25,478).” — page 28
Trustees
- Adam Mitchell-Baker
- Catherine Madavan
- Graeme Betts
- Jason Roy Tinley
- Kathleen Jinadu
- PETER WYNFORD KEENAN
- Rev Mark Madavan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £396k | £347k |
| 31/12/2024 | £396k | £291k |
| 31/12/2023 | £354k | £247k |
| 31/12/2022 | £309k | £252k |
| 31/12/2021 | £258k | £233k |
Common questions
Is FISHPONDS BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves of £115,363 comfortably exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £66,466 (three months of running costs). Although total expenditure rose to £347,348 due to building project costs and new staff, the charity reported a net income surplus of £48,895 for the year. The trustees consider the financial position healthy despite a modest decline in regular giving. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FISHPONDS BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FISHPONDS BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN | FY2023 | £3k | Spring Harvest Seed Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
- WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
- EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH FALMOUTH
- FAREHAM BAPTIST NEW LIFE CHURCH
- DUCKPOOL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH CIO
- FLEET BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHPONDS BAPTIST CHURCH | £396k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH FALMOUTH | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAREHAM BAPTIST NEW LIFE CHURCH | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DUCKPOOL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH CIO | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |