CARSHALTON BAPTIST CHURCH
SEE TRUSTEES REPORT
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,078 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus of £30,326 in the prior year. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are held in a specific bank account with a stated amount of £5,000 to meet emergencies, and asserts that there is no principal risk facing the charity.
What the accounts disclose
“Rents Received 85,525” — page 5
“We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information or explanations you have given us and we do not, therefore express any opinion on the financial statements.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Diane Fisher
- Elaine Paul
- Joseph Boniface Fernando Pulle
- Lynn Carpenter
- REV GUS LUKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £150k | £158k |
| 31/12/2024 | £178k | £148k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £130k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £127k | £118k |
Common questions
Is CARSHALTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,078 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus of £30,326 in the prior year. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are held in a specific bank account with a stated amount of £5,000 to meet emergencies, and asserts that there is no principal risk facing the charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.