GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
- regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching, teaching, baptism, Communion of the Lord's Supper- evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally- the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people- nurture and growth of Christian disciples- education and training for Christian service- pastoral care- supporting other Christians
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church has a healthy long-term financial position with total net assets of £5.0m, largely represented by property assets. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves excluding property and designated funds are £246,843, which is above their stated policy target of the higher of £100,000 or half a year's running expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to set aside the higher of £100K and one half of one year’s church running expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- ROB WILKINSONchair
- BARRY MCGOVERN
- BRUCE DUGUID
- PAUL VOGT
- Philip Bubb
- Rev Michael Charles John Williams
- Samuel Dyer
- TIMOTHY JOHN MANSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £320k | £306k |
| 31/12/2024 | £366k | £309k |
| 31/12/2023 | £331k | £257k |
| 31/12/2022 | £339k | £224k |
| 31/12/2021 | £336k | £200k |
Common questions
Is GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church has a healthy long-term financial position with total net assets of £5.0m, largely represented by property assets. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves excluding property and designated funds are £246,843, which is above their stated policy target of the higher of £100,000 or half a year's running expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Warner Wilde Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THATCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- STONELEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THATCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £162k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| STONELEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £495k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £463k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |