WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
The principal activity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. We enable worship and prayer, learning more about the Gospel and developing people's knowledge and trust in Jesus; provide pastoral care, run a debt advice centre and support work with children and adults in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net movement in funds of -£27,287.06, resulting in total funds of £55,258.97. The trustees report that reserves stand at just under £27,000, which is below the stated policy target of three months' normal expenditure (just under £34,250). The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary Income Note 2 125,705.90 8,738.70 134,444.60 158,463.03” — page 8
“At the end of 2025 the reserves stand at just under £27,000, the average 3 month expenditure In 2025 was just under £34,250.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Trustees
- Antony Damian Jones
- Dr John Andrew Lockton
- Dr Simon Fenner
- Rev Andrew Eyre
- Victoria Elizabeth Cook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £152k | £179k |
| 31/12/2024 | £171k | £186k |
| 31/12/2023 | £122k | £110k |
| 31/12/2022 | £117k | £117k |
| 31/12/2021 | £170k | £175k |
Common questions
Is WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net movement in funds of -£27,287.06, resulting in total funds of £55,258.97. The trustees report that reserves stand at just under £27,000, which is below the stated policy target of three months' normal expenditure (just under £34,250). The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
- WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- WEST WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | £152k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |