HERNE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH
? regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teaching? evangelism & mission, locally, regionally, nationally & internationally? the teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young people ? nurture & growth of Christian disciples0001
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a financial deficit of £18,947 for the year ended 31 December 2025, following a deficit of £41,486 in the previous year. Despite this, the trustees confirm that the church has sufficient financial resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The largest source being £84,900 (£71,378 – 2024) from general giving including gift aid tax, an increase of 18.9%.on the previous year.”
“The Church maintains a reserves policy to retain cash reserves approximately equal to six months’ committed expenditure.” — page 5
“The Baptist Union Corporation Limited is custodian trustee of the land and premises used by the church in Herne Bay High Street and Spenser Road, Herne Bay under a “Fairburn Trust.” The Church has the benefit of using these properties and is responsible for maintaining them. It cannot sell and redeploy the proceeds without prior permission from The Baptist Union Corporation Limited.” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Denise Hahner
- Geoffrey Alan Court
- Rev Stevan Kirk-Smith
- Trevor Alfred Aldridge
- Yvonne Setter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £114k | £133k |
| 31/12/2024 | £103k | £144k |
| 31/12/2023 | £125k | £113k |
| 31/12/2022 | £198k | £109k |
| 31/12/2021 | £101k | £109k |
Common questions
Is HERNE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a financial deficit of £18,947 for the year ended 31 December 2025, following a deficit of £41,486 in the previous year. Despite this, the trustees confirm that the church has sufficient financial resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £132k |
Charities like this
- HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH
- BAY CHURCH (TORBAY)
- SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MILL END & HERONSGATE WITH WEST HYDE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HARBORNE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERNE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PENARTH | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAY CHURCH (TORBAY) | £494k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MILL END & HERONSGATE WITH WEST HYDE | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |