EAST HAM BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1152699 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EHBC

East Ham Baptist Church a place of worship its building is located within a residential area in the London Borough of Newham. We aim to reach our purposes through a number of activities:1. Public Worship2. Prayers.3. Evangelism and mission.4. Youth Ministry5. Social Action6. Church Relationships7. Pastoral Care.a. Funeral servicesb. Wedding services

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.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£142k
Latest spending
£145k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,411 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total net assets of £307,195. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £57,875 exceed the stated policy target of three months' expenditure, and the charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months expenditure (held: £58k)
“It is East Ham Baptist Church's policy to have unrestricted funds not presently committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should be maintained at the equivalent of 3 months expenditure in order to continue pursuing its activities should there be a period of reduced income.” — page 11
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Newham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£142k£145k
31/03/2025£142k£142k
31/03/2024£152k£127k
31/03/2023£129k£117k
31/03/2022£123k£112k

Common questions

Is EAST HAM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,411 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total net assets of £307,195. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £57,875 exceed the stated policy target of three months' expenditure, and the charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.