GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Activities include but not restricted to - regular public worship, Bible study, preaching/teaching; baptism as defined in the Union's Declaration of Principle; Communion; evangelism/mission; teaching/welcome of YP; nurture/growth of Christian disciples; education/training; giving/encouraging of pastoral care; supporting charitable social action; relationships with Baptists and other Christians.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,389 for the year, with total receipts of £210,101 and payments of £230,490. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £137,616, which is above the stated policy target of £64,638. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and confirm the charity can meet future obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“As a guide the church seeks to keep unrestricted reserves of four months of normal running costs, plus any unknown upcoming additional expenditure, this is a target level of £64,638.” — page 10
“During the year the short term private loan in the Building Fund of £5,000 was repaid to Trustee Mr Crispin Northey and his wife Mrs Lana Northey. No interest was applied to the loan.” — page 17
“During the year ending September 2024 Trustee Tony Tofrik and his wife Mrs Sue Torfrik lent the church £10,000 as an interest-free private loan into the Building Fund. The loan is due to be repaid before June 2028, the full loan remains outstanding at the year end 30th September 2025.” — page 17
“During the year the short term private loan in the Building Fund of £5,000 was repaid to Trustee Mr Crispin Northey and his wife Mrs Lana Northey. No interest was applied to the loan.” — page 17
“During the year ending September 2024 Trustee Tony Tofrik and his wife Mrs Sue Torfrik lent the church £10,000 as an interest-free private loan into the Building Fund. The loan is due to be repaid before June 2028, the full loan remains outstanding at the year end 30th September 2025.” — page 17
Trustees
- Carol Ann Cook
- Christopher John Burland
- Elizabeth Frances Allen
- JOY LILES
- Malcolm Townend
- Patrick Dale Smith
- Philip Lerman
- Rev Martin Ian Hills
- Tony Tofrik
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £210k | £230k |
| 30/09/2024 | £228k | £225k |
| 30/09/2023 | £259k | £142k |
| 30/09/2022 | £186k | £179k |
| 30/09/2021 | £194k | £182k |
Common questions
Is GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £20,389 for the year, with total receipts of £210,101 and payments of £230,490. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £137,616, which is above the stated policy target of £64,638. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and confirm the charity can meet future obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |