HEATHERVALE BAPTIST CHURCH
Christian worship and discipleship
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION.THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers and raises funds from its own congregation. The trustees report that they have sufficient unrestricted reserves and anticipated income to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Stipend and salaries” — page 6
“The Pastor acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Pastor, including the provision of manse accommodation.” — page 6
“The Deacon for Family and Community acts as one of the trustees and receives a remuneration in respect of his services as Church Evangelist.” — page 4
“The Pastor acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Pastor, including the provision of manse accommodation.” — page 6
“The Deacon for Family and Community acts as one of the trustees and receives a remuneration in respect of his services as Church Evangelist.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- REV MARTIN ROBINSONchair
- ANTHONY NELSON
- Barbara Jean Pargeter
- Janine Hooper-Windsor
- Jennifer McAllister
- Louise James
- Marc Cousins
- NIGEL STRAKER
- Quentin Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £169k | £160k |
| 31/03/2024 | £162k | £175k |
| 31/03/2023 | £158k | £164k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £153k |
| 31/03/2021 | £139k | £143k |
Common questions
Is HEATHERVALE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers and raises funds from its own congregation. The trustees report that they have sufficient unrestricted reserves and anticipated income to enable the church to function effectively in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.