CARLISLE BAPTIST CHURCH
You are welcome to join us for our weekly Sunday meeting at 9:15 & 11:15am in Carlisle. Additionally we also run youth and children's activities, a toddler group, lunches and activities for older folk and from time to time other projects and events to serve Carlisle.
Objects
The purposes of the Church are(i) The advancement of the Christian faith as a Particular Calvinistic Baptist Church and in accordance with the Statement of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Carlisle and the surrounding neighbourhood; and (ii) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £164,615 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £312,379 and total expenditure of £147,764. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis and that no material uncertainties were identified regarding its ability to continue operations. Unrestricted funds stood at £415,856, adhering to the stated policy of holding at least three months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of the church's income continues to come from the giving of members and attendees, shown as “offerings” in the financial statements.” — page 5
“It is our Charity’s policy to hold at least three months’ expenditure in its unrestricted funds.” — page 5
“Trustees and their families made total donations to the charity during the year in the sum of £43,763 (2024 £87,822), of which £22,400 (2024 £67,500) was donated to the restricted Building for the future fund.” — page 13
“The charity pays rent and utilities to Mr Peter Walkingshaw in the sum of £16,454 (2024 £15,631). These figures are included in the Trustees' other costs remuneration see note 7.” — page 13
“Trustees and their families made total donations to the charity during the year in the sum of £43,763 (2024 £87,822), of which £22,400 (2024 £67,500) was donated to the restricted Building for the future fund.” — page 13
“The charity pays rent and utilities to Mr Peter Walkingshaw in the sum of £16,454 (2024 £15,631). These figures are included in the Trustees' other costs remuneration see note 7.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 100
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 100
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 58
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PETER WALKINGSHAWchair
- Andrew Guest
- Andrew Heron
- Nathan Coleclough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £312k | £148k |
| 31/12/2024 | £379k | £136k |
| 31/12/2023 | £122k | £125k |
| 31/12/2022 | £102k | £93k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £86k |
Common questions
Is CARLISLE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £164,615 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £312,379 and total expenditure of £147,764. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis and that no material uncertainties were identified regarding its ability to continue operations. Unrestricted funds stood at £415,856, adhering to the stated policy of holding at least three months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CARLISLE BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARLISLE BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CARLISLE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CARLISLE | FY2023 | £89 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CARLISLE | FY2022 | £69 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLISLE BAPTIST CHURCH | £312k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BECCLES BAPTIST CHURCH | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARLEY EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAVENDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DISS BAPTIST CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEWDLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |