SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH
Registered charity 1132492 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The purpose and function of the Church is summed up in the Mission Statement which is "to fulfil God's purpose in our community and beyond."
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £234,918 are well in excess of the trustees' policy target of four months' direct and support costs. Although the charity reported a net deficit on charitable activities before gains, the sale of a property generated a gain that resulted in an overall surplus for the year.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: four months of direct costs and support costs (held: £235k)
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy which is broadly equivalent to 4 month's direct costs and support costs.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee-connected employee
“Of people connected to the Trustees, Catherine Bannister the Parish Nurse who is married to the Trustee Graham Bannister, was remunerated accordingly.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Blythswood Care — “This year we are working with Blythswood Care who will deliver the filled boxes from our area to vulnerable people in Kosovo.” (source page)
- Tearfund — “Toilet Twinning is an initiative co-ordinated by Tearfund . With 2.4 billion people living without safe, clean and hygienic sanitation, twin…” (source page)
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Southend-on-sea
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £234,918 are well in excess of the trustees' policy target of four months' direct and support costs. Although the charity reported a net deficit on charitable activities before gains, the sale of a property generated a gain that resulted in an overall surplus for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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