ESHER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH SERVING ESHER AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
Latest income
£182k
Latest spending
£172k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2026
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,983 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted reserves of £103,653. The trustees confirm that these reserves represent 5.5 months of budgeted expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target range of 3 to 6 months. The charity's financial position is described as satisfactory, supported by increased income from its congregation.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure (held: £104k)
“The target range, to maintain securely day-to-day running of the normal Church expenses, is between 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives.
“During the year the Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 16
“Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Minister (Trustee) and his wife jointly own the manse with EGBTL.
“During the year the Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 16
“Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Marcia Varah, wife of Trustee William Varah, is employed as Youth Worker and CAP Centre Manager.
“During the year the Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 16
“Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Valerie Ahern, wife of Minister/Trustee Ryan Ahern, is employed as Church Administrator and received payment for bookkeeping services.
“During the year the Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 16
“Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity holds an investment in EGBTL, a charitable company controlled by the Church.
“During the year the Charity received £30,299 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 16
“Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd
“The Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd. (EGBTL) is a charitable company controlled by Esher Green Baptist Church for the purpose of holding properties acquired by the Church.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- RYAN AHERNchair
- JAMES CHRISTIAN GRIFFIN
- Jeanette Holt
- Karen Susanna Lita
- William Edward Raphael Varah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £182k | £172k |
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £171k |
| 31/03/2024 | £182k | £207k |
| 31/03/2023 | £179k | £189k |
| 31/03/2022 | £170k | £188k |
Common questions
Is ESHER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,983 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted reserves of £103,653. The trustees confirm that these reserves represent 5.5 months of budgeted expenditure, which falls within their stated policy target range of 3 to 6 months. The charity's financial position is described as satisfactory, supported by increased income from its congregation. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH KENT METHODIST CIRCUIT | 1 | £10k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE ESHER HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ESHER
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EASTBOURNE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH ST. BARTHOLOMEW
- SEER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
- GREEN STREET GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESHER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE ESHER HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ESHER | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EASTBOURNE | £195k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH ST. BARTHOLOMEW | £449k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SEER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |