SHEDDINGDEAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1168341 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are a Christian Church offering facilities to the general public which include, Christian Services, youth Clubs, Toddler groups, mens groups and womens groups.

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Latest income
£124k
Latest spending
£44k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the church held unrestricted reserves above its stated prudent balance of £17,500 throughout the year. The trustees confirmed that the general reserve remained above this figure at all times, indicating adequate financial resources to meet working capital and contingency needs.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Gifts from members
Sheddingdean Baptist Church’s principal source of income arises from gifts received from members and others who are personally associated with the church. — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £17,500 (held: £18k)
In 2018 the prudent balance figure was changed to £17,500 which, although slightly higher than the requirements set out above, was considered prudent whilst the Cornerstone Project is active. Reserves remained above this figure at all times throughout this year. — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£124k£44k
31/12/2023£109k£55k
31/12/2022£92k£55k
31/12/2021£99k£82k
31/12/2020£109k£386k

Common questions

Is SHEDDINGDEAN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the church held unrestricted reserves above its stated prudent balance of £17,500 throughout the year. The trustees confirmed that the general reserve remained above this figure at all times, indicating adequate financial resources to meet working capital and contingency needs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.