FULLER BAPTIST CHURCH, KETTERING
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,083 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by significant investment gains and regular giving, despite a drop in other income following the sale of the manse in the prior year. Free reserves were calculated at £84,456, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover approximately six months of expenditure in the event of unforeseen variations in income. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Trustees reviewed the level of free reserves and have decided that those funds which have not been designated for a specific use should, in future, be retained at a level equivalent to approximately 6 months’ expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year the Church made donations of £6,085 (2024: £3,250) to the Baptist Home Mission fund.” — page 32
“The Church's investments include short term deposits, totalling £213,827 (2024: £202,344), invested with the Baptist Union Corporation Limited on normal commercial terms.” — page 32
“During the year the Church made donations of £6,085 (2024: £3,250) to the Baptist Home Mission fund.” — page 32
“The Church's investments include short term deposits, totalling £213,827 (2024: £202,344), invested with the Baptist Union Corporation Limited on normal commercial terms.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2025).
Trustees
- David Whitehouse
- Fiona Irene Malsher
- Jacqueline Jessop
- James Lewis Butlin
- Jonathan Peter Fell
- Katherine Fiona Drake
- Kehinde Peter Agunbiade
- Paul Edwin Howes
- STEPHEN ROBERT VIDLER
- Susan Louise Stokes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £164k | £124k |
| 30/11/2024 | £419k | £177k |
| 30/11/2023 | £128k | £182k |
| 30/11/2022 | £132k | £190k |
| 30/11/2021 | £138k | £144k |
Common questions
Is FULLER BAPTIST CHURCH, KETTERING financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,083 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by significant investment gains and regular giving, despite a drop in other income following the sale of the manse in the prior year. Free reserves were calculated at £84,456, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover approximately six months of expenditure in the event of unforeseen variations in income. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.