SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH
We provide: two worship services every Sunday; and weekly: Sunday morning groups for all ages from birth to 18 years, children's and youth clubs, a Parent & Toddler group, and a Contact Centre for estranged families ; and fortnightly: and a network of home study groups; and monthly: an open prayer meeting and meetings specifically for ladies, and another for men
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a pre-audit year-end deficit of £9,084 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total expenditure exceeding total income. However, the trustees report that the church's bank balance stood at £100,963 at the close of the year, and they maintain approximately 30% of annual expenditure as cash reserves to mitigate income risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 154,800 9,439 164,239 179,674” — page 10
“We hold approximately 30% of our annual expenditure as cash in reserve in the event of income not being up to estimated amounts.”
“During the year D Casse, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £924 (2023: £924). During the year G Atkinson, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,500 (2023: £1,600). During the year K Osoba, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £170 (2023: £3,854). During the year R Sills, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,805 (2023: £1,800). During the year N Gordon, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £nil (2023: £182). During the year J Ajiboye, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £2,715 (2023: £nil). During the year, A Cheesman, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £3,075 (2023: £nil). During the year, L Pennington, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,800 (2023: £nil). During the year, B Sills, who is married to R Sills, made donations to the charity of £1,254 (2023: £nil).” — page 23
“During the year, B Sills, who is married to R Sills, received Wages of £21,400 (2023: £19,737). During the year, G Cheesman, who is the son of A Cheesman, received £2,400 for Missionary work (2023: £2,400).” — page 23
“During the year D Casse, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £924 (2023: £924). During the year G Atkinson, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,500 (2023: £1,600). During the year K Osoba, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £170 (2023: £3,854). During the year R Sills, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,805 (2023: £1,800). During the year N Gordon, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £nil (2023: £182). During the year J Ajiboye, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £2,715 (2023: £nil). During the year, A Cheesman, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £3,075 (2023: £nil). During the year, L Pennington, a trustee, made donations to the charity of £1,800 (2023: £nil). During the year, B Sills, who is married to R Sills, made donations to the charity of £1,254 (2023: £nil).” — page 23
“During the year, B Sills, who is married to R Sills, received Wages of £21,400 (2023: £19,737). During the year, G Cheesman, who is the son of A Cheesman, received £2,400 for Missionary work (2023: £2,400).” — page 23
Trustees
- ADRIAN CHEESMAN
- Cresta Durojaiye
- DAVID CASSE
- Flavie Balliet
- Lisa Jane Pennington
- Paul Blake
- Rev Nathan Gordon
- Richard Sills
- Willem Zingstra
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £178k |
| 31/12/2023 | £180k | £191k |
| 31/12/2022 | £152k | £130k |
| 31/12/2021 | £146k | £123k |
| 31/12/2020 | £218k | £192k |
Common questions
Is SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a pre-audit year-end deficit of £9,084 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total expenditure exceeding total income. However, the trustees report that the church's bank balance stood at £100,963 at the close of the year, and they maintain approximately 30% of annual expenditure as cash reserves to mitigate income risks. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST STEPHEN, EAST TWICKENHAM | 1 | £6k |
| Aylesham Community Trust | 1 | £3k |
| THE JONATHAN TOWLER FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| BERKSWELL CHARITIES | 1 | £2k |
| THE HAMPSTEAD CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE RED SOCKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ROMSEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS & ST PAUL BATTERSEA
- GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH AND MANSE
- WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
- MAIDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHRISTOPHER, BOURNEMOUTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROMSEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS & ST PAUL BATTERSEA | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH AND MANSE | £181k | £50,586 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAIDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |