TUNBRIDGE WELLS BAPTIST CHURCH
Including but not restricted to:regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teachingbaptismthe Communion of the Lord's Supper evangelism and mission, locally, nationally and internationallysupporting and encouraging social action in the UK and abroadnurture and growth of Christian disciplesthe teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of children and young people
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated within a balanced annual budget objective but recorded a deficit of £10,643 on the Unrestricted General Fund for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by additional repair costs and higher salaries. Total unrestricted income was £221,753 against expenses of £226,396, while restricted funds showed a surplus of £14,186. The trustees anticipate a return to a small surplus in 2025 and consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“For the year ended 31 December 2024 the Unrestricted General Fund showed a deficit of £10,643 (2023 surplus of £1,777).” — page 8
“Four trustees who are employed as ministers of the Church received remuneration during the year totalling £86,252 (2023: three trustees - £84,762) and expenses of £3,337 (2023: £3,482) were reimbursed to them.” — page 16
“One of the other trustees provides administrative services for an hourly fee and another trustee is employed on a part time basis as a Pastoral Assistant.” — page 16
“Four trustees who are employed as ministers of the Church received remuneration during the year totalling £86,252 (2023: three trustees - £84,762) and expenses of £3,337 (2023: £3,482) were reimbursed to them.” — page 16
“One of the other trustees provides administrative services for an hourly fee and another trustee is employed on a part time basis as a Pastoral Assistant.” — page 16
“The trustees have been notified of a deficit on the Baptist Union Pension Scheme which is a multi-employer defined benefit scheme. In accordance with FRS 102, provision has been made for the church's share of the actuarial losses accrued.” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/05/2025)
Trustees
- Mr Bayo Akioye
- Nicola Deacon
- Phillip Antony Clark
- Rev David William Hayward
- Rev RACHEL LIVINGSTONE HAYWARD
- Rev Robert George Street BA
- Saji Matthew Chakkumkel
- Truptiben Khristi
- William Mark Dodd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £278k | £274k |
| 31/12/2023 | £264k | £254k |
| 31/12/2022 | £262k | £243k |
| 31/12/2021 | £277k | £285k |
| 31/12/2020 | £271k | £631k |
Common questions
Is TUNBRIDGE WELLS BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated within a balanced annual budget objective but recorded a deficit of £10,643 on the Unrestricted General Fund for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by additional repair costs and higher salaries. Total unrestricted income was £221,753 against expenses of £226,396, while restricted funds showed a surplus of £14,186. The trustees anticipate a return to a small surplus in 2025 and consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| THE THOMPSON6 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead
- ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH
- MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO
- TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
- NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH
- WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUNBRIDGE WELLS BAPTIST CHURCH | £278k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church Thamesmead | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH | £219k | £47,647 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO | £175k | £39,521 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | £901k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH | £777k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |