MARKYATE BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1145170 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MBC

Our church is a place of regular public worship to advance the Christian faith. We serve our village community through Alpha Groups, Youth Cell Groups, Home study Groups, Prayer and Bible Study, After School Clubs, Seniors Fellowship Groups, Toddler Group, Men's Group, Book Club, Cafe, Art Class, Social events, pastoral care and missionary links abroad.

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: General Charitable Purposes · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£67k

Latest spending

£90k

Registered

2011

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the Church incurred a deficit of £23,951 in 2024, with total expenditure exceeding receipts. However, the trustees report that the overall financial health remains strong, with unrestricted reserves of £91,639 significantly exceeding the policy target of approximately £49,000. The Church holds no outstanding liabilities and maintains substantial fixed assets valued at £2,173,430.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £41,867

“As required by the Charity Commission, the total value of the employee benefits of the highest paid employee during 2024 was £41,867.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Largest income source: Voluntary Donations & Receipts (49% of income)

“Voluntary Donations and Receipts have decreased as our membership has reduced. These receipts mainly came from individuals’ monthly standing order bank payments.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: approximately 3 months’ general running costs and nine months staff cost; this is currently estimated at £49,000 (held: £92k)

“The Church tries to maintain a minimum level of reserve in the Unrestricted Fund that is the equivalent to approximately 3 months’ general running costs and nine months staff cost; this is currently estimated at £49,000.” — page 7

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 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.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

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Trustees · trustee networks

Christopher Trew
Heidi Trew · trustee of 1 other charity
Jeremy Bottrill
Mark Timothy Buckly
Robert Wills
Ruth Kieran

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

Operates in: Hertfordshire · Luton

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£67k	£90k
31/12/2023	£79k	£80k
31/12/2022	£67k	£46k
31/12/2021	£73k	£71k
31/12/2020	£66k	£69k

Common questions

Is MARKYATE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Church incurred a deficit of £23,951 in 2024, with total expenditure exceeding receipts. However, the trustees report that the overall financial health remains strong, with unrestricted reserves of £91,639 significantly exceeding the policy target of approximately £49,000. The Church holds no outstanding liabilities and maintains substantial fixed assets valued at £2,173,430. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of MARKYATE BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £41,867 band.