LETCHWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Based in Letchworth Garden City we provide Sunday services & other meetings, in English & Chinese, for the worship of God & spiritual instruction of adults & children. Mid week & summer activities for children & teens; mid week activities for older folk. Work in schools with Special Educational Needs children. Pastoral care in the community and at the Yarl's Wood Immigration Centre. .
Objects
3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND 3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN GENERAL MEETING, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION.PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH RULES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a significant net decrease in funds of £170,652 during the year, resulting in total unrestricted and designated funds of £645,942. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of holding no less than £21,000 in unrestricted cash to cover approximately three months of operational costs. Per the risk review, the trustees acknowledge that the church's continued operations are dependent on the ongoing financial support of its members and congregation.
What the accounts disclose
“D Chan served as a church leader and was paid £14,890 [2022: 11,465] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 11
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £21,000 (which equates to about 3 months of pay and operational costs once a new pastor has been appointed)” — page 6
“The Trustees are conscious that the work of the church is dependent upon the financial support of members and congregation. Without this support the work would be unable to continue.” — page 7
“D Chan served as a church leader and was paid £14,890 [2022: 11,465] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 11
“D Chan served as a church leader and was paid £14,890 [2022: 11,465] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. Employer pension contributions £514 [2023: £260] - please see note 6 below regarding additional employer pension contributions.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/06/2018)
Trustees
- Edmond Eugene McGirr Jr
- MIKE WADDELL
- STEVE WHITTALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £90k | £128k |
| 31/12/2024 | £107k | £278k |
| 31/12/2023 | £95k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £94k | £261k |
| 31/12/2021 | £82k | £79k |
Common questions
Is LETCHWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a significant net decrease in funds of £170,652 during the year, resulting in total unrestricted and designated funds of £645,942. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of holding no less than £21,000 in unrestricted cash to cover approximately three months of operational costs. Per the risk review, the trustees acknowledge that the church's continued operations are dependent on the ongoing financial support of its members and congregation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LETCHWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £14,890 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE CHURCH LETCHWORTH CIO
- The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City
- THE LETCHWORTH CIVIC TRUST
- LUTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- BONNY DOWNS BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LETCHWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £90k | £14,890 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH LETCHWORTH CIO | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LETCHWORTH CIVIC TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LUTON CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |