KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH
The principle purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church runs Sunday activities for adults and children together with a range of regular activites that include a toddlers' group, a boys' club and a senior adults' club. Periodic community and outreach activities are also run by the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,366 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total funds to £137,433. The trustees note that the Church has adequate financial reserves and intends to hold a minimum of £49,135. The Independent Examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no material issues were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“The Church has adequate financial reserves but will continue to hold as minimum reserves the sum of Senior Minister and Administration annual budget lines — for 2024, £49,135.”
“The Church made contributions totalling £4,600 (2023 £5,750) to the London Baptist Association Home Mission Fund as part of Mission Giving.” — page 13
Trustees
- Beverly Ann Johnson
- Georgina Lartey Ofosu-Osei
- John Woodgate
- Karen Hogge
- Smyly Acheampong
- Vadivel Armon 'Sammy'
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £124k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £106k | £131k |
| 31/12/2022 | £130k | £119k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £103k |
| 31/12/2020 | £95k | £94k |
Common questions
Is KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,366 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total funds to £137,433. The trustees note that the Church has adequate financial reserves and intends to hold a minimum of £49,135. The Independent Examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no material issues were identified during the examination. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KENSINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £387k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £166k | £40,062 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | £152k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |