ALNWICK BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching;Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;The teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people;Nurture and growth of Christian disciples;Giving and encouraging pastoral care;Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the UK and abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £16,480 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total receipts of £163,867 and total payments of £180,347. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £113,702, which exceeds the stated policy target of £90,000, although the trustees note that projected deficits for the following year could reduce reserves below this target if grants are not secured.
What the accounts disclose
“Rev Chris Friend (fulltime) and Rev Caroline Friend (parttime) were employed by the Church throughout the year as Co-Ministers. The Co-Ministers, who were also Charity Trustees, lived in a house rented from them by the Church.” — page 13
Trustees
- Alison Stephanie Lee
- Dr Carol Jagger
- Dr Margaret Lesley Andrew
- Dr Susan Frances Smith
- Gillian Elizabeth Curry
- Jonathan Michael Friend
- Rev CHRISTOPHER BRIAN FRIEND
- Rev Caroline Jayne Friend
- Rev Karen Smith
- Richard Stewart Evans
- Susan Patricia Prince
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £180k |
| 31/03/2024 | £174k | £164k |
| 31/03/2023 | £195k | £163k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £140k |
| 31/03/2021 | £136k | £129k |
Common questions
Is ALNWICK BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £16,480 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total receipts of £163,867 and total payments of £180,347. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £113,702, which exceeds the stated policy target of £90,000, although the trustees note that projected deficits for the following year could reduce reserves below this target if grants are not secured. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALNWICK BAPTIST CHURCH | £164k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH | £219k | £47,647 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH | £777k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £495k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |