BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, and teaching; believers baptism, the Communion of the Lord's Supper; evangelism and mission; inclusion and activities for children and young people; education and training for service; pastoral care; supporting and encouraging charitable social action; encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians.
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £1,552,567, comprising unrestricted funds of £151,600 and restricted/endowment funds of £1,400,967. The trustees report that reserves dropped below the policy target of three months of core costs during 2024, though unrestricted funds have increased to £151,600 in 2025 compared to £48,296 in 2024. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified and that no material uncertainties exist regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024 our Reserves dropped below this to support ongoing financial commitments.”
“The Minister acts as one of the Church's trustees in accordance with its constitution and received remuneration of £38,926 (2024: £53,751) in respect of his services as Minister and other benefits including the provision of accommodation rented by the Church under a leaseback agreement.” — page 15
“Total donations received without conditions from trustees were £24,898 (2024: £20,680).” — page 20
“The Church is in receipt of a loan from the Baptist Union Corporation as set out in note 13.” — page 20
“Total donations received without conditions from trustees were £24,898 (2024: £20,680).” — page 20
“The Church is in receipt of a loan from the Baptist Union Corporation as set out in note 13.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 140
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 120
- Government income: £12,389 — grants £12,389 (7); 3% of the £378,812 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 100
- Government income: £14,091 — grants £14,091 (1); 4% of the £385,522 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Gillian Janet Murray
- James McLean Winning
- Murray Douglas Currington
- Owen McDonald Dawkins
- Paul Ronald Sivers
- Rev ADAM JAMES EAKINS
- Therese Wendy Margaret Lee
- William Luke Partridge-Underwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £546k | £372k |
| 31/12/2024 | £379k | £409k |
| 31/12/2023 | £386k | £405k |
| 31/12/2022 | £384k | £333k |
| 31/12/2021 | £366k | £276k |
Common questions
Is BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £1,552,567, comprising unrestricted funds of £151,600 and restricted/endowment funds of £1,400,967. The trustees report that reserves dropped below the policy target of three months of core costs during 2024, though unrestricted funds have increased to £151,600 in 2025 compared to £48,296 in 2024. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified and that no material uncertainties exist regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE FYRISH FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £31k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £2k | Broadmead Table Tennis Project |
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £2k | ALB-Sport England-Broadmead Table Tennis Project |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £546k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BOTTESFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £38k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BROMHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLEET BAPTIST CHURCH | £179k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH | £50k | £14,666 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |