APPLEDORE BAPTIST CHURCH
The primary purpose of our charity is to share the love of Jesus Christ within our community and further afield, and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him. Our church is located in Appledore, and while not being anyway exclusive, is centred around the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His values in all aspects of justice, morality and wellbeing.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION.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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £63,627 in unrestricted cash funds at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated policy target of £25,000. The trustees report that the charity was in a good financial position despite significant expenditure on ministry activities and building maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to hold £25,000 cash reserves, to support the work of the Church and to safeguard paying our Pastor should the unexpected occur.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- John Michael Kiddchair
- Carolyn Coates
- Rev Andrew John Littlejohn
- Robert Ian Deakin
- Ruth Elizabeth McMahon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £113k | £105k |
| 31/12/2024 | £97k | £84k |
| 31/12/2023 | £87k | £131k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £85k |
| 31/12/2021 | £65k | £58k |
Common questions
Is APPLEDORE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £63,627 in unrestricted cash funds at the end of the financial year, which exceeds its stated policy target of £25,000. The trustees report that the charity was in a good financial position despite significant expenditure on ministry activities and building maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLOTTE AITKEN TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE ELMGRANT TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £750 |
Charities like this
- THE APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL
- Andover Community Church
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- OUNDLE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH
- BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
- NON-ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITIES OF ST ANDREWS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLEDORE BAPTIST CHURCH | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Andover Community Church | £444k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUNDLE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |