EAST HAM BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Aidan Williams
- Alain Serge Loufimpou
- Christopher Plasid Allen
- George Tikum
- Mary Rachel Rekha Kumari Koti
- Paula Iyoha
- Rev ARMEIA LOTFI DAWOOD
- Sanjana Bojjapally
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.