HARRINGAY UNITED CHURCH-BAPTIST
The Activities may include but are not restricted toRegular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teachingThe Communion of the Lord's Supper Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationallysupporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad; encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £25,533 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,681,268. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds are retained at a level equating to approximately three months of committed expenditure. The charity operates on a going concern basis, noting its reliance on community support and potential assistance if required.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to retain unrestricted funds at a level, which equates to approximately 3 months of its committed expenditure.”
“The Church is run on the understanding that should it at any time require help within or outside the Church it will not hesitate to ask for assistance.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev FREDERICK ONWUCHEKWAchair
- Atim Abrams
- Dorothy Natoro
- FRANCK BEHI
- Joyce Balesa
- NNEKA KEAZOR
- Samuel Adeyeri
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £140k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £141k | £145k |
| 31/03/2023 | £151k | £193k |
| 31/03/2022 | £159k | £210k |
| 31/03/2021 | £133k | £137k |
Common questions
Is HARRINGAY UNITED CHURCH-BAPTIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £25,533 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,681,268. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds are retained at a level equating to approximately three months of committed expenditure. The charity operates on a going concern basis, noting its reliance on community support and potential assistance if required. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRINGAY UNITED CHURCH-BAPTIST | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BLOXHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |