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ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1179061 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are an enthusiastic and multi-cultural family church open which anyone may attend. Our worship is a mix of modern and traditional and our bible teaching programme encourages the pursuit of deeper spiritual relationship and become the people we were made to be. We have a thriving childrens work and operate the Living Room, a youth project which is open to teenagers of all faiths and none.

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Latest income
£144k
Latest spending
£128k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £142,282 at year-end, exceeding the stated policy target of at least £50,000. The charity reports no loans or guarantees and confirms that the Baptist Union Pension Scheme buyout removed any employer liability, resulting in no pension deficit. Trustees do not consider current risks to threaten the ongoing solvency and sustainability of the church.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Offerings and donations (42% of income)
“The principal sources of income are offerings from church members and attendees (£61,234 before any Gift Aid) and hall hire (£26,169).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least £50,000 (held: £142k)
“The church looks to keep at least £50,000 in unrestricted reserves at any time as that is approximately 9 months’ worth of general expenditure based on the past and expected needs.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to Minister/Trustee
“Rev Michael Drake served as the Minister of the church and was paid £36,104.88 including Employer Pension contribution (2023: £33,876.60) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition, the charity paid £2,760 (2023: £1,437) through payroll to Rev Michael Drake for the cost of electricity and gas bills at the Manse (which is customary for ministers) under the terms of his appointment for the better performance of his duties.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Acton Baptist Church CIO (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Ealing

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£144k£128k
31/12/2023£117k£88k
31/12/2022£115k£101k
31/12/2021£104k£199k
31/12/2020£122k£481k

Common questions

Is ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted and designated reserves stood at £142,282 at year-end, exceeding the stated policy target of at least £50,000. The charity reports no loans or guarantees and confirms that the Baptist Union Pension Scheme buyout removed any employer liability, resulting in no pension deficit. Trustees do not consider current risks to threaten the ongoing solvency and sustainability of the church. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.