KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Advancement of Christian faith according to principles of the Baptist Union through regular public worship, Bible study, preaching, teaching, pastoral care, celebration of the Lord's Supper, Believer's Baptism, mission - local, national & international. Teaching, encouragement.& inclusion of young people. Fostering relations with Baptists & other Christians. Supporting charitable social action.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's principal source of funding is regular giving from members, which remained stable through the year. The trustees report that there are no funds materially in deficit and that the church continues to deliver its charitable objectives through worship, community support, and youth activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Only one Trustee, namely the Minister, is in receipt of emoluments, including pension contributions, in total amounting to £40,062.” — page 5
“The Charity’s principal source of funding is the regular giving of the members through offerings. This remained stable through the year, despite Covid.” — page 5
“Our policy is reviewed regularly; the current policy is to maintain a General Reserve equal to at least 25% of overall general expenditure.” — page 5
“Only one Trustee, namely the Minister, is in receipt of emoluments, including pension contributions, in total amounting to £40,062.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £38,699 (FY2023) to £40,062 (FY2024).
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (24/08/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £166k | £156k |
| 31/12/2024 | £231k | £201k |
| 31/12/2023 | £204k | £172k |
| 31/12/2022 | £178k | £168k |
| 31/12/2021 | £153k | £152k |
Common questions
Is KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's principal source of funding is regular giving from members, which remained stable through the year. The trustees report that there are no funds materially in deficit and that the church continues to deliver its charitable objectives through worship, community support, and youth activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,062 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, WINCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
- KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £166k | £40,062 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £646k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £203k | Under £50,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |