LIFE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Our activities include: regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; baptism; communion; evangelism and mission; teaching and encouragement of young people; nurture of Christian disciples; training for Christian and community service; giving and encouraging pastoral care; supporting charitable social action; building relationships with all Christians.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £26,070 exceeded the trustees' policy target of £22,000, ensuring the charity could continue to operate. The filing notes that the accounts do not present a 'true and fair' view as they are prepared on a receipts and payments basis rather than in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Peter Dibdin served as a church leader and received gross pay of £14,666 [2024: £15,738] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 10
“The trustees determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £22,000 (which equates to about 6 months of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/01/2016)
Trustees
- Rev Peter John Dibdinchair
- Julie Diana Guthrie Capas
- Maureen Ann Coleman
- Patrick James Hill
- Sarah Marie Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £50k | £50k |
| 30/09/2024 | £50k | £49k |
| 30/09/2023 | £46k | £50k |
| 30/09/2022 | £45k | £54k |
| 30/09/2021 | £51k | £54k |
Common questions
Is LIFE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £26,070 exceeded the trustees' policy target of £22,000, ensuring the charity could continue to operate. The filing notes that the accounts do not present a 'true and fair' view as they are prepared on a receipts and payments basis rather than in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LIFE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £10,001 - £20,000 band.