Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead
REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY, PREACHING & TEACHING. BAPTISM. COMMUNION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. EVANGELISM & MISSION. TEACHING, ENCOURAGEMENT & INCLUSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE. NURTURE & GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES. TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN & COMMUNITY SERVICE. GIVING PASTORAL CARE. SUPPORTING CHARITABLE SOCIAL ACTION IN THE UK & ABROAD. ENCOURAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported net free reserves of £98,782 against a stated policy requirement of six months' budgeted routine expenditure (£30,000), indicating a surplus above its own target. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis for the current year, following an accruals basis in the prior year, and the trustees confirmed the charity will continue in business.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves requirement: 6 months budgeted routine expenditure 30,000”
“The church makes annual payments to the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) Home Mission, Ascension Trust and Seniors in Touch.” — page 7
Trustees
- Rev ANGELA BACONchair
- Emmanuel Ogunsanwo
- Eric Engmann
- JANET GINA CROUCHER
- Johnson Yeboah Afari
- Peter Musembi
- Rebecca George
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £113k | £137k |
| 31/03/2024 | £132k | £127k |
| 31/03/2023 | £142k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £135k | £99k |
| 31/03/2021 | £133k | £99k |
Common questions
Is Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported net free reserves of £98,782 against a stated policy requirement of six months' budgeted routine expenditure (£30,000), indicating a surplus above its own target. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis for the current year, following an accruals basis in the prior year, and the trustees confirmed the charity will continue in business. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO | 1 | £5k |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
- GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
- EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH (BAPTIST) NEWPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO | £175k | £39,521 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |