WEST BRIDGFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased slightly to £4,961,074, driven by a £6,158 transfer into endowment funds. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £3,938 alongside designated and restricted funds, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the year (2023/24: none).” — page 7
“The Church does not make formal appeals for funds, and expenditure on these items is therefore not material.” — page 5
“The custodian Trustee of the church is the East Midland Baptist Trust Company Limited which is charity number 250068. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and of the East Midlands Baptist Association. The church is in receipt of a loan from the Baptist Union Corporation, which is charity number 249635, as set out in notes 13 and 14. The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 7.” — page 10
Trustees
- Pastor Stephen McKibbinchair
- Christopher Graham Bright
- MARTIN DAVID THOMAS
- Olanrewaju Olufolahan Makinde
- Philip Sidney Wills
- Sally Ann Willis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £105k | £103k |
| 31/07/2024 | £106k | £108k |
| 31/07/2023 | £122k | £102k |
| 31/07/2022 | £88k | £95k |
| 31/07/2021 | £100k | £102k |
Common questions
Is WEST BRIDGFORD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased slightly to £4,961,074, driven by a £6,158 transfer into endowment funds. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £3,938 alongside designated and restricted funds, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2021 | £10k | Continued community access to our facilities |
Charities like this
- EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEND
- WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
- SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH
- CRANBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BRIDGFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £105k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEND | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £110k | £34,200 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |