MAIDENBOWER BAPTIST CHURCH
Acting with due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Maidenbower Baptist Church has set out to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting his worship, evangelising non-Christians, encouraging Christians, hosting conferences, providing audio-video messages, serving and strengthening this and other churches, and showing benevolence to the needy.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO BAPTIST PRINCIPLES AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH AS STATED IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION. THE CHARITY MAY ALSO CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner confirming that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations. The report states there are no concerns requiring further attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- JEREMY ROBERT WALKERchair
- CHUN KIT WONG
- MICHAEL DAVID FINN
- Paul Jonathan Smith
- TIMOTHY RICHARD NORTON BSC, MSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £172k | £177k |
| 31/03/2024 | £145k | £163k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £129k |
| 31/03/2022 | £140k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £164k | £114k |
Common questions
Is MAIDENBOWER BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner confirming that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations. The report states there are no concerns requiring further attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH
- MAIDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
- DOWNTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- CASTLEHOLD BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWPORT IW
- BALDOCK BAPTIST CHURCH
- CALNE BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIDENBOWER BAPTIST CHURCH | £172k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £302k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAIDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £213k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CASTLEHOLD BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWPORT IW | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BALDOCK BAPTIST CHURCH | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |