Camberley Baptist Church

Registered charity 1142851 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THREE COUNTIES BAPTIST CHURCH

The advancement of the Christian Faith according to the principles of the Baptist Denomination. By education/training,the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief,religious activities amongst Children/Young people, Elderly/old People, People with disabilities,other Compatible Charities or Voluntary Bodies, the General Public by providing resources as we are able.

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

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£58k

Latest spending

£70k

Registered

2011

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased to £58,217 in 2024 from £82,134 in the previous year, resulting in a net deficit of £11,307. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £128,670, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of retaining approximately £30,000. The trustees confirm that the church has adequate resources to continue its ministry.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: about £30,000 (held: £129k)

“The church always aims to retain about £30,000 from these general funds as reserves to fulfil its obligations as an employer and to cover any unforeseen costs.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

DOROTHY FRANKLIN · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev David Bishop · trustee of 1 other charity
Rev Fran Bellingham
Rev Louise Brown
Rev Richard Bellingham

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bracknell Forest · Hampshire · Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£58k	£70k
31/12/2023	£82k	£73k
31/12/2022	£79k	£66k
31/12/2021	£67k	£62k
31/12/2020	£58k	£79k

Common questions

Is Camberley Baptist Church financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income decreased to £58,217 in 2024 from £82,134 in the previous year, resulting in a net deficit of £11,307. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £128,670, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of retaining approximately £30,000. The trustees confirm that the church has adequate resources to continue its ministry. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.