BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; baptism; the communion of the Lord's Supper; evangelism and mission: locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people; nurture and growth of Christian disciples; pastoral care; supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the UK and abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash held at year-end was £155,500, which is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £25,000. Although the charity reported a net decrease in cash of £5,700 for the year due to expenditure exceeding income, the trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees M. Patten and J Brown served as Pastors [ministers] and were paid £34,793 and £33,032 [2023: £32,491 and £8,832] respectively for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions.” — page 8
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £25,000 (which equates to about 3 months of overheads) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely.” — page 4
“Trustees M. Patten and J Brown served as Pastors [ministers] and were paid £34,793 and £33,032 [2023: £32,491 and £8,832] respectively for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions.” — page 8
“Trustees M. Patten and J Brown served as Pastors [ministers] and were paid £34,793 and £33,032 [2023: £32,491 and £8,832] respectively for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions.” — page 8
“In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £4,006 [2023: £38,057] in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 8
“Trustees M. Patten and J Brown served as Pastors [ministers] and were paid £34,793 and £33,032 [2023: £32,491 and £8,832] respectively for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions.” — page 8
“In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £4,006 [2023: £38,057] in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £28,700 (FY2023) to £34,793 (FY2024).
Trustees
- Rev MALCOLM PATTENchair
- Christine Sharon South
- Clarisse Tchatchou
- David Arkell
- James Brown
- James Hutchinson
- Timothy Barker
- VERONICA A NEBLETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £127k | £133k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £123k | £97k |
| 31/12/2021 | £119k | £90k |
| 31/12/2020 | £111k | £96k |
Common questions
Is BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash held at year-end was £155,500, which is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £25,000. Although the charity reported a net decrease in cash of £5,700 for the year due to expenditure exceeding income, the trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £34,793 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| David and Jeannie Chambers Charity for Mitcham Lane Baptist Church Charitable Incorporated Organisation | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £127k | £34,793 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LLISWERRY BAPTIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO | £175k | £39,521 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |