EDWARD ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Public worship, local mission ans social action, parent and toddler group, ESOL class for women, community activities and trips, free community film nights. Youth work, community youth clubs, youth training and youth residential weekends. Childrens work - weekly childrens club, Church fellowship activities. Fabric repair and maintenance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded income by £7,183 in 2025, drawing down reserves. The trustees note that financial stability has become challenging due to reduced membership and giving, with a projected 2026 shortfall of £18,009 if the charity continued as a sole entity. To address this, the charity is merging with Selly Park Baptist Church to form a new fellowship, which is expected to provide a stable financial platform.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees, in line with Baptist Union guidance, feel that it is prudent to keep a minimum reserve of 6 months running costs (at present approximately £60000) in the savings account.”
Trustees
- Dr ERIC PENNINGTON
- Dr Sheila Jane Pennington
- Gary Lee Boulton
- Luke Philip Boulton
- Peggy Lee Gouthwaite
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £50k | £60k |
| 31/12/2024 | £58k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £52k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £72k | £64k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £74k |
Common questions
Is EDWARD ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded income by £7,183 in 2025, drawing down reserves. The trustees note that financial stability has become challenging due to reduced membership and giving, with a projected 2026 shortfall of £18,009 if the charity continued as a sole entity. To address this, the charity is merging with Selly Park Baptist Church to form a new fellowship, which is expected to provide a stable financial platform. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.