UPTON VALE BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1176425 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The activities of Upton Vale Baptist Church include regular public worship, prayer and bible study, evangelism and mission, nurture and growth of christian disciples, social action, support and encouragement of other charities, giving and encouraging friendship and pastoral care.

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Latest income

£565k

Latest spending

£492k

Registered

2017

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on its general fund of £24,011 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the previous year. The trustees consider the financial records to be in good order and have agreed to cover any resulting shortfall in operating income from reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £612,429, which exceed its stated reserves policy target of £66,250.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of staff salaries (held: £612k)

“The church has a Reserves Policy which would cover staff salaries for three months should the church cease to exist. This policy is reviewed annually in the budget preparation so varies each year but this currently stands at £66,250.” — page 12

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: One trustee received remuneration of £11,656 and pension costs of £1,445. Expenses of £778 were reimbursed. Accommodation was provided to Rev Simon Clay.

“During the year, there was one trustee who was remunerated by the charity which totalled £11,656 and £1,445 relating to pension (2023 - £Nil). During the year £778 (2023 - £165.17) of expenses were reimbursed to the trustee. From July 2024 accommodation has been provided to Rev Simon Clay by Upton Vale Baptist Church.” — page 20

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration

“During the year, there was one trustee who was remunerated by the charity which totalled £11,656 and £1,445 relating to pension (2023 - £Nil). During the year £778 (2023 - £165.17) of expenses were reimbursed to the trustee. From July 2024 accommodation has been provided to Rev Simon Clay by Upton Vale Baptist Church. During the year, the church paid a nominal contribution of £10 (£1 per month) towards the Baptist Union Pension Scheme deficit. This scheme has since been wound up and the church has no further liability. The Baptist Union Trust Corporation currently hold the title deeds, as custodian trustee, of the church property and cottage cafe on the charity's behalf. During the year, no payment was made to the spouse or other relative of a trustee.” — page 20

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income

£565k

Total spending

£492k

Cost of raising funds

£492k

Reserves (reported)

£70k

Employees

Reported reserves equal ~1.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (92% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 87.1% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 4.9%) (benchmarks).

Register events

Received assets from another charity (14/05/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (07/09/2019) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Alexander John Kittow · trustee of 2 other charities
Andrew John Manley
Charlotte Ann Haywood
David Edward Chivers
Kathryn Nanette Farnum · trustee of 1 other charity
Paul John Rosser
Rachel Loye Greenwell
Richard James Thorpe
Rosalind Margaret Morrison
Ruth Elizabeth Addison
Simon Mark Clay

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Devon · Torbay

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£565k	£492k
31/12/2024	£409k	£431k
31/12/2023	£403k	£349k
31/12/2022	£436k	£431k
31/12/2021	£433k	£400k

Common questions

Is UPTON VALE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on its general fund of £24,011 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the previous year. The trustees consider the financial records to be in good order and have agreed to cover any resulting shortfall in operating income from reserves. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £612,429, which exceed its stated reserves policy target of £66,250. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.