TWYNHOLM BAPTIST CHURCH
The charity seeks to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by preaching the gospel and teaching the Bible in the area surrounding Twynholm Baptist Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with unrestricted cash reserves decreasing by £31,485 to £98,188 at year-end. Per the trustees' report, these unrestricted cash reserves remain above the stated policy target of approximately £60,000. The charity holds significant assets, including property with an insurance value of over £4.3 million, though the accounts note these do not present a 'true and fair' view under accounting standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 128,690”
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted cash held by the charity should be maintained at approximately £60,000, which represents about 2.5 months of unrestricted on-going expenditure.” — page 5
“Mr Gilbart-Smith was paid a salary of £36,450 (2023: £34k) and the church paid pension contributions of £5,467 (2023: £5k) for him for serving as a church leader, not as a trustee. In addition he occupies a manse rent-free.” — page 10
“Mr A Mpasi was paid a salary of £24,117 (2023: £20k) and the church paid pension contributions of £2,894 (2023: £2k) for him for serving as the assistant church leader, not as a trustee. In addition Mr Mpasi occupied a room in one of the church flats rent-free.” — page 10
“Mr Gilbart-Smith was paid a salary of £36,450 (2023: £34k) and the church paid pension contributions of £5,467 (2023: £5k) for him for serving as a church leader, not as a trustee. In addition he occupies a manse rent-free.” — page 10
“Mr A Mpasi was paid a salary of £24,117 (2023: £20k) and the church paid pension contributions of £2,894 (2023: £2k) for him for serving as the assistant church leader, not as a trustee. In addition Mr Mpasi occupied a room in one of the church flats rent-free.” — page 10
Trustees
- MICHAEL PHILIP GILBART-SMITH MAchair
- David Steel Wilson
- Steven John Newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £270k | £301k |
| 05/04/2024 | £265k | £245k |
| 05/04/2023 | £238k | £283k |
| 05/04/2022 | £229k | £205k |
| 05/04/2021 | £231k | £189k |
Common questions
Is TWYNHOLM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with unrestricted cash reserves decreasing by £31,485 to £98,188 at year-end. Per the trustees' report, these unrestricted cash reserves remain above the stated policy target of approximately £60,000. The charity holds significant assets, including property with an insurance value of over £4.3 million, though the accounts note these do not present a 'true and fair' view under accounting standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON
- TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, TWICKENHAM COMMON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, TWICKENHAM
- ALTRINCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWYNHOLM BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, TWICKENHAM COMMON | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, TWICKENHAM | £549k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALTRINCHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £554k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |