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STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1182577 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The principal purpose of the Church is 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. Activities include: Worship, Evangelism, Teaching, Community Service, Pastoral Care and supporting charitable social action.

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Latest income
£163k
Latest spending
£117k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £80,281 exceed the trustees' target range of £40,000 to £42,000, providing a buffer above projected shortfalls. However, the trustees note that current giving is below the level required to fully cover ongoing ministry expenses, requiring continued financial review.

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

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees recognise that giving is currently below levels required to cover ongoing ministry fully but reserves more than cover any projected shortfall and this will be kept under review to ensure continued financial viability.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mrs A Innes (Minister) receives remuneration and benefits including manse allowance. Mr K Frost is Secretary & Treasurer but no remuneration stated. Mr W Clegg, Mr R Shrimpton, Mrs F Thompson are Deacons. Timothy Knight is Youth Coordinator but not listed as a Trustee in the initial list, though Note 5 says 'The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees'. Note 5 states 'The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration... Also includes the Youth Coordinator who receives remuneration'. The Youth Coordinator is not listed in the Trustees section. The Minister is a Trustee.
“The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of a manse allowance.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Northumberland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£163k£117k
31/12/2023£96k£91k
31/12/2022£132k£111k
31/12/2021£98k£110k
31/12/2020£91k£94k

Common questions

Is STOCKSFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £80,281 exceed the trustees' target range of £40,000 to £42,000, providing a buffer above projected shortfalls. However, the trustees note that current giving is below the level required to fully cover ongoing ministry expenses, requiring continued financial review. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.