CHARLTON KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM
We are a Baptist church gathering together for worship, prayer and reading the Bible. We seek to use our presence in the centre of Charlton Kings to provide a community hub forexperiencing the love and presence of God, serving local people's needs, helping people come to faith and discipleship, encouraging people to serve others in wider mission and providing social opportunities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,962 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £129,266 to £107,304. The trustees maintain that the church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adhering to the going concern basis. Reserves are stated to be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, consistent with the charity's policy.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year under review the following connected persons were remunerated for their roles within the church J. Chad £1,118 (2023 - £7,154), S. Chad £ 4,603 (2023 - £4,430), B. Rainbow £1,959 (2023 - £1,638), J. Thorburn £708 (2023 - £470) and P. Graham £15,810.” — page 16
“During the year building work costing £11,137 (2023 - £17,084 was carried out by J. Evans, brother of trustee T. Evans.” — page 21
Trustees
- BARBARA RAINBOW
- Gillian Mary Wyatt
- Paul Adams
- Rev Paul Douglas Graham
- Sarah Chad
- Stephen Patrick Austin
- Susan Anne Goold
- Timothy Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £215k | £237k |
| 31/12/2023 | £168k | £212k |
| 31/12/2022 | £170k | £226k |
| 31/12/2021 | £333k | £205k |
| 31/12/2020 | £333k | £205k |
Common questions
Is CHARLTON KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,962 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £129,266 to £107,304. The trustees maintain that the church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adhering to the going concern basis. Reserves are stated to be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, consistent with the charity's policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH KINGS HEATH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM
- WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KINGSTON PARK
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLTON KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM | £215k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH KINGS HEATH | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH CHELTENHAM | £409k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KINGSTON PARK | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |