THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is satisfactory, with total unrestricted free reserves of £183,163 against a policy target of approximately £89,589. The charity reported a net income of £668,092 for the year, driven largely by restricted building fund donations, while unrestricted funds saw a modest net income of £5,202. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient cash reserves to continue operations for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and offerings 717,782” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ALISON ELIZABETH DUKES
- DAVID TUBB
- David John Baker-Falkner
- PETER DUNCAN JOLLEY
- TERENCE PETER WICKS
- WILLIAM DAVID PETERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £422k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £429k |
| 31/03/2023 | £479k | £358k |
| 31/03/2022 | £393k | £358k |
| 31/03/2021 | £377k | £344k |
Common questions
Is THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is satisfactory, with total unrestricted free reserves of £183,163 against a policy target of approximately £89,589. The charity reported a net income of £668,092 for the year, driven largely by restricted building fund donations, while unrestricted funds saw a modest net income of £5,202. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient cash reserves to continue operations for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Western Limited.
Who funds THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | Building The Future Church Redevelopment Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| THE THOMPSON6 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON
- WORCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
- TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHOEBURYNESS AND THORPE BAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £126k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | £901k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |