SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON
Registered charity 1131764 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SBC
Advancing the Christian faith according to Baptist principles. Public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;Baptism;Communion;Evangelism locally and internationally;teaching, encouragement and inclusion of young people;nurture of Christian disciples;Education and training for Christian and community service;Pastoral care;Supporting charitable social action in the UK and abroad;
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £182,468, which is above the stated policy target range of £30,000 to £60,000. The trustees confirm the underlying financial position remains healthy and sufficient to function effectively in the coming year.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: membership and congregation
“The Church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its activities primarily from within its own membership and congregation.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 3 - 6 months expenditure of £10,000 per month, or approximately £30,000 - £60,000 (held: £182k)
“Our Reserves Policy is that we should maintain 3 - 6 months expenditure of £10,000 per month, or approximately £30,000 - £60,000 in our Accumulated Fund.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- BMS World Mission — “Kalbassou is a Cameroonian Advanced Nurse and Surgeon, and Director at the BMS-supported Guinebor II hospital in Chad. Before joining BMS Wo…” (source page)
- ANNE RICHARDS
- BRENDA GREENWOOD
- CLINT ZVAVAMWE
- Esther Nyimbili
- JAMES ADAMS
- JOHN MURRAY WALDRON
- KEVIN INGS
- Oladayo Aroyewun
- Peter Manyuira Kanyuira
- Rev Keith Hawton
- SIMON NEVILLE WROE · trustee of 2 other charities
- Tony Livins
- Villy Rusu
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Southampton City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £182,468, which is above the stated policy target range of £30,000 to £60,000. The trustees confirm the underlying financial position remains healthy and sufficient to function effectively in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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