CROWTHORNE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Activities include: ? regular worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;? baptism and Communion? evangelism and mission,? the teaching and encouragement of young people; ? nurture and growth of Christian disciples;? giving and encouraging pastoral care;? supporting and encouraging charitable social action? encouraging relationships with other Christians
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total quantified assets increased to £2,140,890, driven by a surplus in the general fund due to a pastoral vacancy that eliminated ministerial stipend costs. However, the charity holds significant long-term liabilities, including a Baptist Union loan of £347,369 and other member loans, resulting in total liabilities of £371,971. The trustees note it is prudent to hold larger reserves given these loans, though the actual general fund balance of £122,226 falls below their stated policy target of £35,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The income came primarily through regular gifts from the congregation directly into the bank via standing orders; the weekly collections and the tax rebate received through the Gift Aid scheme.”
“The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his/her services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 15
Trustees
- Emma Frost
- Eric Andrew Panayiotou
- Justine WELLS
- Richard Lewis Elsbury
- Sarah Ruth Webb
- Susan Elizabeth Burrow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £131k |
| 31/12/2024 | £145k | £148k |
| 31/12/2023 | £155k | £143k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £156k |
| 31/12/2021 | £148k | £230k |
Common questions
Is CROWTHORNE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total quantified assets increased to £2,140,890, driven by a surplus in the general fund due to a pastoral vacancy that eliminated ministerial stipend costs. However, the charity holds significant long-term liabilities, including a Baptist Union loan of £347,369 and other member loans, resulting in total liabilities of £371,971. The trustees note it is prudent to hold larger reserves given these loans, though the actual general fund balance of £122,226 falls below their stated policy target of £35,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOKSIDE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CREECH ST MICHAEL BAPTIST CHURCH
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- WELTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROWTHORNE BAPTIST CHURCH | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREECH ST MICHAEL BAPTIST CHURCH | £309k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £646k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |