Charity Accounts Intelreading the accounts so you don’t have to

HAYLING ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1146412 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HIBC

Regular public worship, prayer, preaching and teaching; Communion; evangelism and mission; the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people; nurture and growth of Christian disciples; education and training for Christian and community service; giving and encouraging pastoral care.

Causes: Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£72k
Latest spending
£56k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds total £204,358, with cash reserves of £63,756. The trustees report that church finances are healthy and that maintaining these free reserves, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, provides sufficient resources to mitigate significant risks.

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

What the accounts disclose

Payments to trustees: Rev R Elingham trustee was paid £500 for his additional role as a minister of the church in this financial year.
“Rev R Elingham trustee was paid £500 for his additional role as a minister of the church in this financial year.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Rev R Elingham was paid £500 for his additional role as a minister.
“Rev R Elingham trustee was paid £500 for his additional role as a minister of the church in this financial year.” — page 15
“In 2024 three trustees were reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses in the value of £2,449.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Three trustees were reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.
“Rev R Elingham trustee was paid £500 for his additional role as a minister of the church in this financial year.” — page 15
“In 2024 three trustees were reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses in the value of £2,449.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The document states the charity overprovided for gift aid receivable during 2020-2023 in the value of £10,375, requiring material prior period adjustments.
“The charity overprovided for gift aid receivable during 2020-2023 in the value of £10,375. These claims are no longer receivable, therefore prior year adjustments were added.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Hayling Island Baptist Church (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£72k£56k
31/12/2023£70k£49k
31/12/2022£124k£15k
31/12/2021£44k£15k
31/12/2020£33k£12k

Common questions

Is HAYLING ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds total £204,358, with cash reserves of £63,756. The trustees report that church finances are healthy and that maintaining these free reserves, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, provides sufficient resources to mitigate significant risks. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.