QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BROADSTAIRS
The charity's activities include regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching, baptism and communion, evangelism and mission, family and youth work, Christian discipleship, education and training for Christian and community service, the giving and promotion of pastoral care, and the support and encouragement of charitable social action in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of over £60,000 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds reaching £1,343,639. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming to retain £50,000 to cover future outgoings, a target which is comfortably exceeded by the current unrestricted fund balance. The charity relies heavily on volunteers, with only six staff members employed during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts 309,708” — page 14
“The Church aims to retain £50,000 to cover future outgoings.” — page 5
“S Hearle had remuneration of £27,825 and other benefits totalling £5,266. C Matthewson had remuneration of £27,825 and other benefits totalling £2,442.” — page 15
Trustees
- Andrew Hooper
- Christopher John James Matthewman
- GILLIAN CORKER
- Ian Hooper
- Kathryn Louise Martin
- Marianne Hooper
- Natasha Leanne Jones
- Peter Verrall
- Rev SAMUEL HEARLE
- Roy Corker
- Samuel Boyce
- Timothy Douglas Alexander Jameson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £402k | £338k |
| 31/12/2023 | £313k | £312k |
| 31/12/2022 | £263k | £283k |
| 31/12/2021 | £251k | £234k |
| 31/12/2020 | £249k | £264k |
Common questions
Is QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BROADSTAIRS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of over £60,000 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds reaching £1,343,639. The trustees maintain a reserves policy aiming to retain £50,000 to cover future outgoings, a target which is comfortably exceeded by the current unrestricted fund balance. The charity relies heavily on volunteers, with only six staff members employed during the period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BROADSTAIRS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BROADSTAIRS as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | Children & Young People |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BROADSTAIRS | £402k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| QUEENS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH COVENTRY | £198k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | £34,793 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CEMETERY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, SHEFFIELD | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £379k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |