LIMES AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
Public corporate worship, including the preaching and teaching of the Bible according to Reformed Evangelical doctrines. Promotion of public and private prayer and Bible study. Evangelism among all age groups. Provision of pastoral care and support. Maintenance of church premises. Promotion, through organisations and inividuals, of the world-wide proclamation of the gospel of Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a healthy surplus with unrestricted funds of £472,477 and total net assets of £752,084 as of 31 March 2025. The trustees report that the charity continues to maintain reserves against regular expenditure at a minimum of £89,000. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Church continues to maintain reserves against our regular expenditure at a minimum of £89,000 after the building project costs.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Clive Burgess
- Craig John Wakeling
- Daniel Meech
- David Burrows
- Gareth Cunliffe
- Ian Woodward
- James Charlton
- John George Dargie
- Jonathan Wright
- Keith Charlton
- MR KEITH SULLIVAN
- Martin Simpson
- Terence Landen Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £439k | £637k |
| 31/03/2024 | £739k | £216k |
| 31/03/2023 | £312k | £204k |
| 31/03/2022 | £192k | £223k |
| 31/03/2021 | £314k | £198k |
Common questions
Is LIMES AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a healthy surplus with unrestricted funds of £472,477 and total net assets of £752,084 as of 31 March 2025. The trustees report that the charity continues to maintain reserves against regular expenditure at a minimum of £89,000. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIMES AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIMES AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k |