ABBEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Bible proclamation and teaching, supporting corporate and private worship, prayer, discussion and friendship.Regular activities for specific groups including elderly people, children, people from other countries/cultures.Special events with more concerted publicity to raise awareness of what we offer as public benefits.Support of local community events in line with our aims.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £21,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds at the end of the year were £562,358, held in an interest-paying bank account as the charity does not engage in investment activities. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of 3-6 months of operating costs to cushion against income fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“We seek to maintain reserves of around 3-6 months of operating costs.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/01/2021)
Trustees
- Dr GRAEME STONELLchair
- Christopher John Hawthorne
- ELIZABETH ROLFE
- JOHN DAVID LIPP
- PETER ARKILL
- STEPHEN MAYO
- Timothy Fox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £118k |
| 31/03/2023 | £127k | £88k |
| 31/03/2022 | £107k | £108k |
| 31/03/2021 | £109k | £79k |
Common questions
Is ABBEY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £21,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds at the end of the year were £562,358, held in an interest-paying bank account as the charity does not engage in investment activities. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of 3-6 months of operating costs to cushion against income fluctuations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.