VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Advancement of Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in UK and or other parts of world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £19,371 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £118,685 and expenditure of £99,314. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £17,456, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet the policy target of £16,000 and cover three months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The target level of cash reserves is £16,000, after allowing for payment of creditors when they fall due. This is intended to provide a buffer for three months’ operating costs in addition to the balance on restricted funds.”
“He is also a Director of Emerald Oak Catering, formerly Burning Tree Tea Ltd, from which VPBC purchases night shelter dinners £673 in 2025 (2024: £660 ) . There were no other payments to related parties during the year. In the year an aggregate of £24,080 was donated to the Church by Trustees, (2024 £25,043)” — page 26
“In the year an aggregate of £24,080 was donated to the Church by Trustees, (2024 £25,043)” — page 26
“He is also a Director of Emerald Oak Catering, formerly Burning Tree Tea Ltd, from which VPBC purchases night shelter dinners £673 in 2025 (2024: £660 ) . There were no other payments to related parties during the year. In the year an aggregate of £24,080 was donated to the Church by Trustees, (2024 £25,043)” — page 26
“In the year an aggregate of £24,080 was donated to the Church by Trustees, (2024 £25,043)” — page 26
Trustees
- Archie Catchpole
- Becky Gbande
- JOHN WALTER MORRIS BA HONS
- Mobolaji Yoloye
- Mrs Olatokunbo Atanda
- Neville Reid
- Pauline Facey
- Wonu Yoloye
- Wuraola Atanda
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £112k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £103k | £342k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £243k |
| 31/03/2021 | £79k | £30k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £19,371 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £118,685 and expenditure of £99,314. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £17,456, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet the policy target of £16,000 and cover three months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2026 | £3k | City and Community Outreach |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 03/03/2022 | £3k | Grant to Victoria Park Baptist Church |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRANBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH | £105k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| STANMORE BAPTIST CHURCH | £160k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARKET HARBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |