HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teachingbaptism, Communion shall normally be observed monthly evangelism and missionteaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young peoplenurturing Christian discipleseducation/training for Christian & community servicepastoral caresupporting & encouraging charitable social action in the UK & abroadworking ecumenically
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £226,809 were held at the year end, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with income decreasing slightly but expenditure decreasing more significantly, resulting in increased cash holdings.
What the accounts disclose
“This would equate to a reserve of no less than £50,000, which the trustees believe would be sufficient to allow the charity to continue to operate smoothly should income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly.”
“During the year Anne Kemp was employed by the charity and received employment benefits totalling £1,717 (2024: £1,642). She received this payment for helping look after the charity's finances, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“During the year Anne Kemp was employed by the charity and received employment benefits totalling £1,717 (2024: £1,642). She received this payment for helping look after the charity's finances, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received £24,550 of donations from the trustees and related parties.” — page 10
“During the year Anne Kemp was employed by the charity and received employment benefits totalling £1,717 (2024: £1,642). She received this payment for helping look after the charity's finances, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 10
“During the year the charity received £24,550 of donations from the trustees and related parties.” — page 10
Trustees
- Elizabeth Anne Brown
- Elizabeth Gilbertson Emes
- Jacob O'Boyle
- John Auguer
- Marina Fairbairn
- Matthew John Gale
- Monica Joyce Barnes
- Richard Brown
- Samantha Kimberley Joseph
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £190k | £121k |
| 30/09/2024 | £219k | £148k |
| 30/09/2023 | £234k | £194k |
| 30/09/2022 | £218k | £313k |
| 30/09/2021 | £214k | £233k |
Common questions
Is HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £226,809 were held at the year end, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with income decreasing slightly but expenditure decreasing more significantly, resulting in increased cash holdings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
- WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
- HERNE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON
- HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | £34,793 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERNE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |