GILLINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
We undertake religious activities in accordance with the Christian Faith, holding services and mid-week activities for children, young people & adults also providing nurturing & support.We also run a Christian Debt Centre, coffee mornings and a Lunch Club. Various Community Groups use our premises including people with learning disabilities, cookery classes, Pre School and mental health needs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £6,240 in the general fund for the year ending 31 December 2024, despite increased running costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,769 and considers its current assets sufficient to maintain operational activities. A merger with Bridge North Gillingham Baptist Church was formally recorded in December 2024, transferring assets and liabilities including Bridge House.
What the accounts disclose
“The Minister is, by the nature of his employment, also a Trustee of the Church. His total remuneration, including Housing Allowance was £30,779”
“The Custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited (BUC) which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 18
“We have continued to pay back £25,000 per annum of the loan from the Baptist Building CIO.” — page 14
“The Custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited (BUC) which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.” — page 18
“We have continued to pay back £25,000 per annum of the loan from the Baptist Building CIO.” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (11/10/2018)
Trustees
- Rev STEPHEN GREASLEYchair
- Bernard William Thomas Pinner
- Cynthia Gloria Nicholls
- Dr Ayodeji Olusegun Ibitoye
- Dr Simon Collins
- Helen Clare Holloway
- Ishaku Bature
- John David Lownds
- Judith Carr
- Nicola Jane Lownds
- Robert Charles Phipps
- Romane Raphael Khelawan
- Sharon Margaret Greasley
- Sumnima Rai
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £359k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £232k | £178k |
| 31/12/2022 | £213k | £170k |
| 31/12/2021 | £250k | £170k |
| 31/12/2020 | £205k | £152k |
Common questions
Is GILLINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £6,240 in the general fund for the year ending 31 December 2024, despite increased running costs. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,769 and considers its current assets sufficient to maintain operational activities. A merger with Bridge North Gillingham Baptist Church was formally recorded in December 2024, transferring assets and liabilities including Bridge House. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £66k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH
- GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- MILL END BAPTIST CHURCH
- WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
- GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL
- BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILLINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILL END BAPTIST CHURCH | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |