SIDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
As a Christian Church activities include but are not restricted to:? regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;? believers baptism by total immersion, celebration of Lord's Supper? evangelism, mission (local, national & international), discipleship, pastoral care and inclusion of all? encouraging relationships with and supporting other Christians.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net outgoing of resources, reducing total funds from £231,390 to £230,926. The trustees report that the church is heavily dependent on its membership and grants to fund its activities, with no stated reserves policy target met against actual unrestricted reserves of £190,835.
What the accounts disclose
“To hold three months of all expenditure plus a further three months staff costs to adapt to any changes in the income or expenditure of the church.” — page 8
“Rev Sally Sago acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of her services as minister, This includes rent paid by the church for the provision of manse accommodation in the private residence of the minister and her husband.” — page 13
“Liz Daniels, one of the trustees, received remuneration in respect of her services a church Administrator, until her resignation in June 2024.” — page 13
“Rev Sally Sago acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of her services as minister, This includes rent paid by the church for the provision of manse accommodation in the private residence of the minister and her husband.” — page 13
“Liz Daniels, one of the trustees, received remuneration in respect of her services a church Administrator, until her resignation in June 2024.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/01/2021)
Trustees
- Heidi Belton
- Helen Jane Goldsmith
- Isobel Costley
- Jennifer Ann Hall
- Peter Graham Goldsmith
- Rev Sally Sago
- Sharon Britton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £91k | £126k |
| 31/12/2024 | £132k | £132k |
| 31/12/2023 | £113k | £114k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £108k |
| 31/12/2021 | £76k | £117k |
Common questions
Is SIDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net outgoing of resources, reducing total funds from £231,390 to £230,926. The trustees report that the church is heavily dependent on its membership and grants to fund its activities, with no stated reserves policy target met against actual unrestricted reserves of £190,835. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2023 | £800 |