KENSINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
The purposes of the Church shall be:-(1) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Bristol and the surrounding neighbourhood; and(2) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Managing Trustees further the work of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income increased to £335,956 while unrestricted expenditure rose to £317,528, resulting in a small net outflow of £26 for the year. The charity maintains general reserves of £192,000, which is significantly above its stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts 50,588 300,523 351,111 346,722” — page 18
“Kensington Baptist Church has a reserves policy that specifies that the Charity must maintain minimum General reserves of £50,000.” — page 7
Trustees
- STEWART HEAPchair
- ANDREW HOWLETT
- ANTHONY OLDFIELD
- Adrian Andrew
- James Lewis Arnoldi Morrison
- Joannie Nakakawa Hampson
- Josephine Mary Elms
- Julia Mary Elizabeth Traill
- MR FEMO OGUNNIYI
- PHILIP HODGES
- Peter Stuart Dyer
- SIMON PRICE
- Simon Matthew Woods
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £387k | £387k |
| 31/03/2024 | £382k | £385k |
| 31/03/2023 | £400k | £514k |
| 31/03/2022 | £448k | £355k |
| 31/03/2021 | £374k | £369k |
Common questions
Is KENSINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income increased to £335,956 while unrestricted expenditure rose to £317,528, resulting in a small net outflow of £26 for the year. The charity maintains general reserves of £192,000, which is significantly above its stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENSINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £387k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |