BLUNTISHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus in General Funds for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a sound financial position. Total unrestricted reserves (General Fund) increased to £98,166, while the charity holds significant restricted funds and assets held for its own use, including premises valued at over £3.8 million.
What the accounts disclose
“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 Next Steps Building project is being funded by the Church family, grants and a loan from the Baptist Union Corporation.” — page 5
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?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus in General Funds for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a sound financial position. Total unrestricted reserves (General Fund) increased to £98,166, while the charity holds significant restricted funds and assets held for its own use, including premises valued at over £3.8 million. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |