BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
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 the charity recorded a surplus in its General Funds for the year ended 31 December 2025, ending the year in a sound financial position. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £107,303, which it aims to maintain at approximately three months of total annual expenditure. The charity is subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The Minister acts as one of the church trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 13
“The Church aims to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds equal to approximately three months’ total annual expenditure as a matter of general financial prudence.” — page 5
“The Church aims to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds equal to approximately three months’ total annual expenditure as a matter of general financial prudence.” — page 5
“The Minister acts as one of the church trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 13
“The Minister acts as one of the church trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 13
Trustees
- Ben Stephen
- Isabel Daniels
- JANET HARRIS
- Lucy Thatcher
- MALCOLM LEE
- Peter Thatcher
- Rev Simon Harry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £172k | £159k |
| 31/12/2024 | £163k | £131k |
| 31/12/2023 | £155k | £163k |
| 31/12/2022 | £187k | £417k |
| 31/12/2021 | £280k | £133k |
Common questions
Is BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus in its General Funds for the year ended 31 December 2025, ending the year in a sound financial position. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £107,303, which it aims to maintain at approximately three months of total annual expenditure. The charity is subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- STANMORE BAPTIST CHURCH
- HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
- SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
- VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | unclear | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STANMORE BAPTIST CHURCH | £160k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |