KENDAL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
RELIGOUS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Objects
The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2025 was £146,750, with unrestricted income of £112,767. Expenditure on charitable activities was £143,466, resulting in a net movement in funds of £3,284, which was covered by drawing from reserves. The charity maintains a general reserve policy to cover six months of staff costs, though the unrestricted fund balance of £8,610 is below the target implied by that policy.
What the accounts disclose
“There was a shortfall between unrestricted income and expenditure of around £2,000. This was much lower than anticipated when the budget for the year was set and was covered as planned by drawing from reserves.”
“The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees in accordance with e.g. the Trust deed and received remuneration of £28,603 and other benefits in respect of his/her services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation rented by the church.” — page 15
“The custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 19
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 11.” — page 19
“The custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 19
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 11.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 50
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 48
- Government income: £3,595 — grants £3,595 (3); 3% of the £131,625 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 48
- Government income: £4,869 — grants £4,869 (5); 4% of the £137,750 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2021 (received 01/11/2022, 1 day after the 31/10/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Claire Moxham Smit
- DR IAIN JARVIS
- Rev Rita Rimkiene
- Steve Ayers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £147k | £143k |
| 31/12/2024 | £132k | £135k |
| 31/12/2023 | £138k | £137k |
| 31/12/2022 | £175k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £134k | £116k |
Common questions
Is KENDAL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2025 was £146,750, with unrestricted income of £112,767. Expenditure on charitable activities was £143,466, resulting in a net movement in funds of £3,284, which was covered by drawing from reserves. The charity maintains a general reserve policy to cover six months of staff costs, though the unrestricted fund balance of £8,610 is below the target implied by that policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- KENILWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
- KING'S CHURCH KENDAL
- KENTON METHODIST CHURCH
- ROBERT HALL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
- PINNER BAPTIST CHURCH
- SHEPHERD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENDAL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £147k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KENILWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £87k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH KENDAL | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENTON METHODIST CHURCH | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROBERT HALL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH | £156k | Baptist Union of Great Britain minimum rate | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PINNER BAPTIST CHURCH | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |