FRESSINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday morning and evening worship servicesSunday bible study and prayer timeMid-week bible studies and prayer meetingEvangelistic activities to all age ranges in the communityPastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereavedYoung people's youth groupsParent and toddler groupLadies meetingsMen's groupsSupport of MissionsSchool assembliesChristianity Explored Course
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has budgeted for the first time due to the cost of a new chapel and increased paid ministry, having previously relied on being 'singularly blessed financially'. The trustees report that they can meet all financial demands and have repaid personal loans used for building costs through the sale of residential plots. The organization is a member of the FIEC, which provides support for legal and financial matters.
What the accounts disclose
“We have supported various Missions, and individuals in Missionary work. During previous years, we have been singularly blessed financially and have not had to formally budget however with the cost of the new chapel and increase in paid ministry, we have to budget.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- ADRIAN STEPHEN MARFLEET
- Dr MARTIN RICHARD AYLETT
- Graham David Browne
- Pastor Stuart John Balmer
- Willem Daniel Grobler
- William David Horrex
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £407k | £221k |
| 31/12/2023 | £186k | £171k |
| 31/12/2022 | £554k | £546k |
| 31/12/2021 | £693k | £920k |
| 31/12/2020 | £668k | £843k |
Common questions
Is FRESSINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has budgeted for the first time due to the cost of a new chapel and increased paid ministry, having previously relied on being 'singularly blessed financially'. The trustees report that they can meet all financial demands and have repaid personal loans used for building costs through the sale of residential plots. The organization is a member of the FIEC, which provides support for legal and financial matters. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.