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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH FARNHAM

Registered charity 1184983 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The purposes of the Church are: the advancement of the Christian faith such other charitable purposes that put into practice the Christian faith such as the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; etc.

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Latest income
£166k
Latest spending
£155k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £130,590 are maintained at a level equivalent to three months of expenditure, meeting the charity's stated policy target. The charity reported a net income surplus of £11,277 for the year, with total income of £166,291 against expenditure of £155,014. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, indicating a stable financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £40,001 - £50,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“1 trustee received a salary of £41,200 commensurate with his role as Pastor (2024: £40,000).” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations and gifts (94% of income)
“Gross income for the year was £166,291; Manse rental income was £6,000. The remaining income of £157,167 is from gifts and Gift Aid recovered” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £131k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Property (HM Land Registry)

7 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (7 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.8m
Total spending
£136k
Reserves (reported)
£118k
Employees
3

Reported reserves equal ~10.4 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£166k£155k
31/12/2024£1.8m£136k
31/12/2023£0£0
31/12/2022£0£0
31/12/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH FARNHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £130,590 are maintained at a level equivalent to three months of expenditure, meeting the charity's stated policy target. The charity reported a net income surplus of £11,277 for the year, with total income of £166,291 against expenditure of £155,014. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, indicating a stable financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH FARNHAM earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.