CHRIST CHURCH BAPTIST KINGS LANGLEY
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination, by way of public church services and other regular activities for children , young people and adults in Kings Langley.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income reduced by £16,370 to £130,319, primarily due to a drop in the weekly offering, though liquid assets increased to £241,945. Per the Treasurer's report, the church is described as 'cash rich' and the deacons believe it can pay all liabilities as they fall due. The Baptist Pension Scheme liabilities note indicates there is 'no shortfall debt at the present time.'
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Cameron Joseph Varley
- Joy Cooper
- Kathryn Sime
- Mark Allchorn
- Rev Matthew David Powell
- Rev SIMON CARVER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £114k | £100k |
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £79k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £154k | £120k |
| 31/12/2021 | £144k | £121k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH BAPTIST KINGS LANGLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income reduced by £16,370 to £130,319, primarily due to a drop in the weekly offering, though liquid assets increased to £241,945. Per the Treasurer's report, the church is described as 'cash rich' and the deacons believe it can pay all liabilities as they fall due. The Baptist Pension Scheme liabilities note indicates there is 'no shortfall debt at the present time.' Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH BAPTIST KINGS LANGLEY | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH KINGS HEATH | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KING'S CROSS BAPTIST CHURCH | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH SOUTHAMPTON | £137k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |