WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
As a Christian community we share worship through Sunday and mid-week services; learning and growing in housegroups, spiritual formation groups, baptismal, membership and discipleship groups; and serving through a range of mission activities locally and overseas, by running an emergency night shelter for the homeless and through advocacy on behalf of homeless and asylum seekers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £52,124 for the year, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £109,030. This level of reserves exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining at least six months of running costs in bank accounts. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the church is to have sufficient cash resources to meet its day-to-day needs including staff and premises costs. The church would expect to have at least 6 months of running costs in its bank accounts.” — page 4
“The custodian trustee of the charity is the Yorkshire Baptist Association (Charity No. 247173). 17-19 York Place,LS12EX Tel: 0113 2784954” — page 2
“The church building is held by the Custodian Trustees for the use of the church. See note 14 in the accounts.” — page 3
“The custodian trustee of the charity is the Yorkshire Baptist Association (Charity No. 247173). 17-19 York Place,LS12EX Tel: 0113 2784954” — page 2
“The church building is held by the Custodian Trustees for the use of the church. See note 14 in the accounts.” — page 3
Trustees
- ANDREW WILLIS
- David Andrew Taylor
- Flora Catherine Davies
- Flora Catherine Davies
- Melanie Angela Neale
- Vivienne Jayne Rowden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £123k | £112k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £147k |
| 31/03/2022 | £85k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £123k | £89k |
Common questions
Is WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £52,124 for the year, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £109,030. This level of reserves exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining at least six months of running costs in bank accounts. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
- WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- FLEET BAPTIST CHURCH
- SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH
- WHADDON ROAD EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £282k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLEET BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHADDON ROAD EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |