NORTH SWINDON BAPTIST CHURCH
The purposes of the Church are: 1. the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Swindon and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 2. such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith,
Latest income
£153k
Latest spending
£149k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £23,168 after designating £9,642.50 for a specific memorial purpose. The trustees note a principal risk regarding a sudden drop in income but confirm that current resources are adequate to meet statutory obligations and creditor arrangements.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“Our paid staff numbers remained at 2 fulltime and 1 part-time.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £23k; policy: £25,000)
“After designated funds there remained £23,168 of reserves.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The principle risk the charity faces is a sudden and unexpected drop in income to the extent that creditors and employees cannot be paid.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Tim Burnham, the Associate Pastor had his employment confirmed in March... Our paid staff numbers remained at 2 fulltime and 1 part-time.
“Tim Burnham, the Associate Pastor had his employment confirmed in March and has proven to be an asset to the employed staff and the membership as a whole.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
“Having financially supported Penhill Community Church to the tune of £6000 in 2024 we plan to do the same in 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Benjamin Jon Pike
- Clifford Lawrence Reynolds
- Fraser John KAY
- Ian Paul McCarthy
- Marius Busan
- Matthew Charles Chapman
- Robert Andrew Seals
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £153k | £149k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £107k | £94k |
| 31/12/2021 | £81k | £87k |
| 31/12/2020 | £94k | £110k |
Common questions
Is NORTH SWINDON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £23,168 after designating £9,642.50 for a specific memorial purpose. The trustees note a principal risk regarding a sudden drop in income but confirm that current resources are adequate to meet statutory obligations and creditor arrangements.
What does the highest-paid employee of NORTH SWINDON BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.