CORSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
The church preaches and teaches the gospel at four Sunday services which are open to all the community and all ages including children and youth. It holds various mid-week meetings and courses, supports overseas missions and serves the local community via a Toddler Group, Debt Advice Centre, as well as a biweekly midweek service and by going into local schools and prisons.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £123,255 are held, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £40,000 to £80,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £81,045 for the year, with total funds increasing to £1,604,744. Trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations as a going concern for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“the appropriate level of Free Reserves is in the range of 2-4 months normal running costs (£40,000 - £80,000).” — page 5
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme (WEBNet Partnership for Mission Fund) of £5,833 (2024: £7,000) during the year.” — page 22
“Mrs Anne Holmes who is married to Ian Holmes, a trustee of the church, is employed as the Church Cleaner. During the year, she was paid a salary of £4,898 (2024: £4,518).” — page 22
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme (WEBNet Partnership for Mission Fund) of £5,833 (2024: £7,000) during the year.” — page 22
“Mrs Anne Holmes who is married to Ian Holmes, a trustee of the church, is employed as the Church Cleaner. During the year, she was paid a salary of £4,898 (2024: £4,518).” — page 22
Trustees
- ALAN CHRISTIE
- Adam Jacques
- Adrian Gareth Pillinger
- Ian Holmes
- John Philip Prior
- Stephen Bryant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £373k | £292k |
| 31/08/2024 | £338k | £277k |
| 31/08/2023 | £284k | £222k |
| 31/08/2022 | £259k | £216k |
| 31/08/2021 | £257k | £221k |
Common questions
Is CORSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £123,255 are held, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £40,000 to £80,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £81,045 for the year, with total funds increasing to £1,604,744. Trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations as a going concern for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, CORSHAM
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOSHAM, CHICHESTER
- GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- NORTH CHEAM BAPTIST CHURCH
- SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHELMSFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £373k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, CORSHAM | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOSHAM, CHICHESTER | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £463k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NORTH CHEAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £131k | £46,813 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |