HODDESDON BAPTIST CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Trust may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that receipts of £373,005 covered payments of £360,066, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Free reserves stood at £152,056, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £155,000 required to cover at least one year's expenses. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at £1,237,974 and has no disclosed liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Reverend D A Gooderidge served as the minister of the church and was paid £30,068 (2024: £28,319) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 4
“The level of free reserves required at 31 March 2025 has been set at £155,000, to cover at least one year’s expenses, compared to an actual amount of £152,056.”
“A person who is closely related to Rosanne Farrell, received grants totalling £1,200 (2024: £nil) for mission activities overseas.” — page 4
Trustees
- Edward Harry Delasalle
- KATHRYN PATRICIA EDMONDS
- Keith Raymond Woollgar
- Rev David Andrew Gooderidge
- SIMON NEAL PATEMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £147k | £134k |
| 31/03/2024 | £142k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £158k | £245k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £116k |
| 31/03/2021 | £139k | £85k |
Common questions
Is HODDESDON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that receipts of £373,005 covered payments of £360,066, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Free reserves stood at £152,056, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £155,000 required to cover at least one year's expenses. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at £1,237,974 and has no disclosed liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HODDESDON BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,068 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HODDESDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £147k | £30,068 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £110k | £34,200 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARKET HARBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |