BROWNHILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1185320 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Activities in pursuit of its purposes, to advance the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination, advancing education and carrying out other charitable purposes.

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.

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

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Latest income
£146k
Latest spending
£100k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £45,527 for the year, increasing total funds to £164,204. The trustees consider that there are sufficient reserves to maintain regular activities and fund ongoing refurbishment work. The charity is insured for £9,212,000 for its buildings and contents, with no disclosed pension deficit or material uncertainties.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to maintain our regular activities (held: £164k)
“The Trustees consider that there are sufficient reserves to maintain our regular activities.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: A stipend was paid to Revd Armend Qehaja in respect of his role as a Baptist minister.
“A stipend was paid to Revd Armend Qehaja in respect of his role as a Baptist minister.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Remuneration
“A stipend was paid to Revd Armend Qehaja in respect of his role as a Baptist minister.” — page 10
“Five trustees or their related parties were reimbursed for amounts paid on behalf of the Church.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Reimbursements
“A stipend was paid to Revd Armend Qehaja in respect of his role as a Baptist minister.” — page 10
“Five trustees or their related parties were reimbursed for amounts paid on behalf of the Church.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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.

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

Operates in: Lewisham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£146k£100k
31/12/2024£139k£109k
31/12/2023£137k£173k
31/12/2022£141k£141k
31/12/2021£146k£300k

Common questions

Is BROWNHILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £45,527 for the year, increasing total funds to £164,204. The trustees consider that there are sufficient reserves to maintain regular activities and fund ongoing refurbishment work. The charity is insured for £9,212,000 for its buildings and contents, with no disclosed pension deficit or material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.