ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH
Include but are not restricted to: public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teaching; baptism; communion; evangelism & mission; inclusion of young people; nurture & growth of Christian disciples; education & training for Christian & community service; pastoral care; charitable social action; and, encouraging relationships with & supporting Baptists & other Christians.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £219,920, which significantly exceeded the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £50,000 (equivalent to three months of expenditure). The charity reported a surplus for the year and confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We have six paid members of staff; our minister, a youth worker, a part time administrator, a part time families ministry team leader, a part time children’s and families worker and the Wye Valley Centre manager for Christians Against Poverty who also works part time.” — page 4
“The church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its activities from within its own membership.” — page 15
“the Trustees consider we should maintain a working balance in the General fund equivalent to three months expenditure approximately £50,000.”
“A total of £981 (2023: £2,907) was reimbursed to trustees relating to disbursements properly made on behalf of the charity. No trustee was reimbursed any expenses by the charity.” — page 24
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2021)
Trustees
- Andrew Peter Downingchair
- IRENE ELIZABETH ROTHWELL
- MICHAEL NKANSAH AGYEMAN
- MR MARTIN SKIRROW
- MR NICK WARDALE
- Peter Barton Brown
- Philippa Jane Moore
- Rev Ian Olliver
- Rev PETER WADE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £296k | £239k |
| 31/12/2023 | £207k | £182k |
| 31/12/2022 | £218k | £179k |
| 31/12/2021 | £196k | £193k |
| 31/12/2020 | £192k | £182k |
Common questions
Is ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £219,920, which significantly exceeded the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £50,000 (equivalent to three months of expenditure). The charity reported a surplus for the year and confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ROSS-ON-WYE BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.