BROADSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
Furthering the objects of the charity
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:3.1.1 3THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN BROADSTONE AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,035,988, which is above the stated policy target of £35,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £216,073 for the year, supported by a significant legacy receipt, and maintains adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“This has been revised during this financial year and is currently set at £35,000 for the general fund.” — page 5
“Phil received payments from the church to support his work on the Mission field totalling £2,600 (2022 - £2,120)” — page 21
“Attendance at a Pastor's Wives conference has been paid for by the church £210 (2022 - £nil).” — page 21
“Phil received payments from the church to support his work on the Mission field totalling £2,600 (2022 - £2,120)” — page 21
“Attendance at a Pastor's Wives conference has been paid for by the church £210 (2022 - £nil).” — page 21
“Phil received payments from the church to support his work on the Mission field totalling £2,600 (2022 - £2,120)” — page 21
“Attendance at a Pastor's Wives conference has been paid for by the church £210 (2022 - £nil).” — page 21
“Phil received payments from the church to support his work on the Mission field totalling £2,600 (2022 - £2,120)” — page 21
“Attendance at a Pastor's Wives conference has been paid for by the church £210 (2022 - £nil).” — page 21
“Phil received payments from the church to support his work on the Mission field totalling £2,600 (2022 - £2,120)” — page 21
“Attendance at a Pastor's Wives conference has been paid for by the church £210 (2022 - £nil).” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Timothy Paul Gamstonchair
- Brian Keith Rawlings
- Clive Richard Baines
- David James Turner
- Helen Louise Phenix
- John Kevin Phenix
- Rodney Eric Burge
- Stephen James Pettifer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £183k | £208k |
| 31/12/2023 | £385k | £169k |
| 31/12/2022 | £144k | £157k |
| 31/12/2021 | £146k | £223k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BROADSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,035,988, which is above the stated policy target of £35,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £216,073 for the year, supported by a significant legacy receipt, and maintains adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £15k |
| The Teesside Charity | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH
- BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH
- PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BROADSTONE, POOLE
- STOCKTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH | £183k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £379k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH | £208k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BROADSTONE, POOLE | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |