LITTLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular religious services. Work in the community. Pre-school and Parent and Toddler groups. Children and youth work. Weekly activities/meetings for church members and others. Supporting of individuals and organisations working abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £136,353, an increase from the previous year, driven by legacies and fundraising. The Trustees note that current unrestricted reserves of £64,535, plus £29,547 in the Building Fund, are insufficient to meet their stated policy target of £125,000 (£25,000 for cash flow and over £100,000 for future building repairs).
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserves held of £64535 plus £29547 held in the Building Fund are therefore insufficient in the opinion of the Trustees.”
Trustees
- Benjamin Nshole
- DARREN LEWIS
- Jose Seymour
- Monica Harris
- VERONICA WHITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £136k | £93k |
| 31/12/2024 | £94k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £90k |
| 31/12/2022 | £96k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £96k |
Common questions
Is LITTLEHAMPTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £136,353, an increase from the previous year, driven by legacies and fundraising. The Trustees note that current unrestricted reserves of £64,535, plus £29,547 in the Building Fund, are insufficient to meet their stated policy target of £125,000 (£25,000 for cash flow and over £100,000 for future building repairs). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2018 | £9k | Improving facilities in a community space in Littlehampton |