PENZANCE BAPTIST CHURCH
Our main activities are Sunday services (morning and evening), mid-week Bible studies and prayer meetings, evangelistic activities in the community, Children's Club, Parent and Toddler group, promotion of mission and matters of social concern, and various informal get-togethers to consider the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £9,100 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £19,756. While the General Fund reserve of £13,766 is slightly below the trustees' stated policy target of £14,298, the total reserves including the restricted Building Fund exceed this target. The trustees confirm that adequate systems of control are in place to mitigate identified risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The Church has adopted a policy of seeking to hold reserves equivalent to three months regular expenditure, presently a reserve of £14,298.” — page 7
Trustees
- JONATHAN DAVID STOBBSchair
- Edward Fletcher
- JOHN HENRY RUBENS
- Ralph Korstiaan Hammond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £83k | £74k |
| 31/12/2024 | £70k | £75k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £67k |
Common questions
Is PENZANCE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £9,100 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £19,756. While the General Fund reserve of £13,766 is slightly below the trustees' stated policy target of £14,298, the total reserves including the restricted Building Fund exceed this target. The trustees confirm that adequate systems of control are in place to mitigate identified risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.