HAWKWELL BAPTIST CHURCH
Registered charity 1150184 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HBC
Regular public services of Christian worship. Youth club, Girls Brigade and Boys Brigade. New Horizons club for those with mental health issues. Courses for those wishing to explore more about Christianity. Small groups for those wishing to grow in their faith and discipleship.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £336,109, driven by a significant one-off gift and profits from the trading subsidiary. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £104,867, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £29,000, indicating a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue operations.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £105k)
“The trustees aim to achieve a three month reserve policy on the non-restricted funds, which is approximately £29,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: HBC Shop Trading Ltd
“The Faith, Hope and Charity Shop’ continues to be run by the Church trading arm, ‘HBC Shop Trading Ltd’” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Debbie Mansfield
- Hendrina Chilvers
- Linda Elizabeth Mcloughlin
- RICHARD NORMAN SAPSTED · trustee of 1 other charity
- Rev RICHARD DAVID WILLIAM ILES
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Essex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is HAWKWELL BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £336,109, driven by a significant one-off gift and profits from the trading subsidiary. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £104,867, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £29,000, indicating a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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