OLDHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1185319 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

In fulfilling its purpose the Church will engage in a range of activities either on its own or with others that will vary from time to time but include regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching, baptism, communion, evangelism and mission, charitable social action and encouraging relationships with Baptists and other Christians.

Objects

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. 3.2 [NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHURCH FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £91,408 to £90,332 during the year, with unrestricted funds falling from £76,240 to £75,044. The trustees report that reserves provide a realistic cushion for unforeseen events and describe the church as happy, steady, and positive about its future.

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

What the accounts disclose

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries

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

Trustees · trustee networks

• Rev Arthur Richard Janes Mrchair
• Alexandra Cavell Jess
• Barbara Mary Heywood
• Catherine Ann Janes
• Christine Thornborough
• Colin William Heywood
• Daniel Ruy Pereira
• Olufemi Salako
• Sandra Yvonne Jones

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

Operates in: Oldham

Income and spending

Common questions