ST ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH, LYTHAM ST ANNES
Regular public meetings for worship, prayer and bible study. Evangelism and mission, both locally and internationally.Pastoral careSupporting charitable and social action both locally and internationally.Teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people.
Objects
The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income increased to £36,096 from £28,662 in the prior year, while unrestricted expenditure decreased significantly to £41,075 from £64,689. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £194,992, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering three to six months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 20
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Trustees
- David Boadle
- HENRY JORDAN
- Leanne Nield
- Rev David Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £39k | £122k |
| 31/03/2025 | £429k | £65k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £17k |
Common questions
Is ST ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH, LYTHAM ST ANNES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income increased to £36,096 from £28,662 in the prior year, while unrestricted expenditure decreased significantly to £41,075 from £64,689. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £194,992, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering three to six months of expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £80k |
Charities like this
- CATERHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- ST ANN'S PARISH CHARITY
- KINGS LYNN BAPTIST CHURCH
- LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST ANNES BAPTIST CHURCH, LYTHAM ST ANNES | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATERHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ANN'S PARISH CHARITY | £63k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| KINGS LYNN BAPTIST CHURCH | £104k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |