TEIGNMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Advancement of the Christian religion
Objects
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £41,493 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted cash funds of £92,608. The trustees report that free reserves of approximately £20,000 are maintained, which they state covers normal expenditure for at least three months in line with their reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a policy to maintain at least three months overhead expenditure.” — page 4
“Ministers who are paid a stipend by the church also serve as Trustees under the terms of their appointment” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 45
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2024)
Trustees
- EMMA ROSS-MCNAIRN
- Fiona Mary Porch
- HUGH STANFORD RODWAY
- Katharyn Hilton Cranness
- Katie Samantha Barbara Marshall
- Lisa Kinsella
- Paul John Whitford
- Rev JAMES WILLIAM REDFERN
- Rev Kathryn Lynne Wilson
- Trevor John DAVIES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £132k | £117k |
| 31/12/2024 | £160k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £166k | £168k |
| 31/12/2022 | £228k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is TEIGNMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £41,493 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted cash funds of £92,608. The trustees report that free reserves of approximately £20,000 are maintained, which they state covers normal expenditure for at least three months in line with their reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON6 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
- DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH
- TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH CANTERBURY
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- PINNER BAPTIST CHURCH
- TONBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEIGNMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH CANTERBURY | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PINNER BAPTIST CHURCH | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |