UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £236,512, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £50,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £28,193 for the year, supported by a significant gift aid reclaim, and maintains a healthy financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided, because of the reliance on donations and gifts, to set the unrestricted reserves at an amount equivalent to six months running costs, being approximately £50,000.” — page 4
“The Pastor's wife, R L Stott, receives a salary of £9745 in respect of their employment by Upton Baptist Church.” — page 15
Trustees
- Alex Taylor
- Andrew Hardie Crerand
- Christopher Lawley
- David Faraday Stott
- IAN EDWARD WILLIAMS
- IAN THOMPSON
- JOHN HOCKING
- MR RAY TIBBS
- PETER SIDDORN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £185k | £107k |
| 31/12/2023 | £144k | £114k |
| 31/12/2022 | £207k | £105k |
| 31/12/2021 | £114k | £105k |
| 31/12/2020 | £124k | £100k |
Common questions
Is UPTON BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESTER financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £236,512, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £50,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £28,193 for the year, supported by a significant gift aid reclaim, and maintains a healthy financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.