CAREY BAPTIST CHURCH, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
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.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: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 FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £13,866 and total assets retained for its own use valued at £1,276,000 at the end of the period. The trustees' report indicates that the church continues to operate its buildings as a community hub and maintains its activities through a mix of donations, lettings income, and grant funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Legacies 55,904.14” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Colin Alexander Cartwrightchair
- Bhagya Leeniyagoda
- COLIN WINSER HUGHES
- GILLIAN SUSAN BLUNDEN
- Kay Frances Gobby
- Margaret Lye
- OBED SARDAR
- RAPHAEL FEMI-OLA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £166k |
| 31/12/2023 | £187k | £148k |
| 31/12/2022 | £120k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £67k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is CAREY BAPTIST CHURCH, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £13,866 and total assets retained for its own use valued at £1,276,000 at the end of the period. The trustees' report indicates that the church continues to operate its buildings as a community hub and maintains its activities through a mix of donations, lettings income, and grant funding. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.