BUTTERSHAW BAPTIST CHURCH
Buttershaw Baptist Church (part of the Yorkshire Baptist Association) worship together every Sunday.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £45,375.11 against total payments of £36,145.78, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that the church is currently in an 'exploration phase' with a small core membership and limited capacity, noting that it is 'vulnerable' and must identify resources to continue its mission or consider concluding operations.
What the accounts disclose
“There has been reduced income from weekly giving.” — page 15
“The Church has a policy aim to keep £15,000 in reserve to allow for the charity to be closed down in an orderly fashion if necessary.” — page 15
“In 2026 the church needs to review with its members, the YBA and supporting people its ability to continue its missional calling of making Jesus known in Buttershaw as it seeks to mature its missional calling and activity. If the church is to continue then it needs to identify the resources to support this, or if not, to prayerfully consider how best to conclude its operations and protect the people and operations that depend on its assets.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/01/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew David Bull
- Louise Tracy Anne Innes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £36k |
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £53k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £104k |
Common questions
Is BUTTERSHAW BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £45,375.11 against total payments of £36,145.78, resulting in a surplus. The trustees report that the church is currently in an 'exploration phase' with a small core membership and limited capacity, noting that it is 'vulnerable' and must identify resources to continue its mission or consider concluding operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 30/10/2020 | £17k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |