RICKMANSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; Baptism; Communion of the Lords Supper; Evangelism and mission; Teaching and encouragement of young people; Nurture and growth of disciples; Education and training for Christian and community service; Pastoral care; Charitable social action; Supporting other Christians; Raising finance by receiving grants, donations and loans.
Objects
THE CHURCH IS A CHARITY AND ITS PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £365,150 as of 31 March 2025, with the trustees considering reserves sufficient to cover the Minister's stipend for at least three years. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and rental income from owned properties, noting that offertory income has fallen due to donor departures. External repairs costing £48,164 were deducted from reserves, but the pension scheme deficit was eliminated in the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from the use of the hall and lounge by third parties has stabilised, despite an increase in the amounts charged per hour, because of reduced usage. Rental income showed a modest increase in service charges, which were offset by increased expenses.” — page 4
“However, it keeps the reserves under review by budgeting to ensure that it can cover the Minister’s stipend for at least three years in the future.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- DAVID CHARLES BASS
- DAVID CYRIL LANGLEY
- KEITH ALEXANDER WALL
- Rev Gareth Garland
- Susan Jillian Loader
- Terence William Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £154k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £150k | £105k |
| 31/03/2023 | £133k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £122k | £89k |
| 31/03/2021 | £108k | £86k |
Common questions
Is RICKMANSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £365,150 as of 31 March 2025, with the trustees considering reserves sufficient to cover the Minister's stipend for at least three years. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and rental income from owned properties, noting that offertory income has fallen due to donor departures. External repairs costing £48,164 were deducted from reserves, but the pension scheme deficit was eliminated in the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £56k |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH
- SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH
- CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
- BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKMANSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £495k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £646k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |