SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH
regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; baptism ; the Communion of the Lords supper; evangelism and mission; the teaching, encouragement, welcome, and inclusion of young people; nurture and growth of Christian disciples; education and training for Christian and community service; giving and encouraging pastoral care; supporting & encouraging charitable social action.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £903,431, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover identified contingent risks, noting that the reserve fund represents approximately two months of budgeted income. The charity reported a net asset increase to £1,046,399 and confirmed that no funds were in deficit, with the trustees concluding there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The church’s income comes predominantly from church family donations and related gift aid.” — page 9
“This fund represents approximately two months budgeted income from regular donors.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/11/2021)
Trustees
- Rev Philip Burnschair
- Alan Douglas John Cobbald
- Anne Marielyn Geddes
- Benjamin Robert Daniell
- Catherine Fiona Tate
- Dr Martin Stow
- Dr Uriana Torshie Boye
- Gavin Miller
- JOSEPHINE LAURA NIXON
- Lydia Jones
- Rachel Jane Watts
- Stella Dudzic
- Steve Hudson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £495k | £361k |
| 31/12/2024 | £444k | £375k |
| 31/12/2023 | £329k | £326k |
| 31/12/2022 | £231k | £457k |
| 31/12/2021 | £444k | £289k |
Common questions
Is SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £903,431, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover identified contingent risks, noting that the reserve fund represents approximately two months of budgeted income. The charity reported a net asset increase to £1,046,399 and confirmed that no funds were in deficit, with the trustees concluding there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £60k | To be used with the foodbank service which they provide to those who suffer from food poverty. |
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £60k | To be used with the foodbank service which they provide to those who suffer from food poverty. |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL | 1 | £59k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £495k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIRENCESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | £646k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GUISELEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £210k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH | £320k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |