KENDAL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
RELIGOUS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £131,625 from £137,750 in the prior year, resulting in a net deficit of £3,486 which was covered by drawing from reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £5,722 and designated reserves of £117,440, with a significant endowment of £1,425,477 primarily representing the church building.
What the accounts disclose
“The General Reserve is maintained at a level to enable the Church to meet its ministerial/staff commitments in the event of a loss of income.” — page 18
“The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees in accordance with e.g. the Trust deed and received remuneration of £27,135 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. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the West of England Baptist Association. The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 11.” — page 19
Trustees
- Claire Moxham Smit
- DR IAIN JARVIS
- Rev Rita Rimkiene
- Steve Ayers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £132k | £135k |
| 31/12/2023 | £138k | £137k |
| 31/12/2022 | £175k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £134k | £116k |
| 31/12/2020 | £135k | £116k |
Common questions
Is KENDAL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £131,625 from £137,750 in the prior year, resulting in a net deficit of £3,486 which was covered by drawing from reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £5,722 and designated reserves of £117,440, with a significant endowment of £1,425,477 primarily representing the church building. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 2 | £6k |
Charities like this
- KING'S CHURCH KENDAL
- THE KENDAL (KIRKLAND) TRUST
- GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH AND MANSE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KENDAL HOLY TRINITY
- GARLAND STREET 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 | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S CHURCH KENDAL | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENDAL (KIRKLAND) TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH AND MANSE | £181k | £50,586 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KENDAL HOLY TRINITY | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GARLAND STREET BAPTIST CHURCH | £138k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |