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BOURTON ON THE WATER BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1189877 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BOURTON BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

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Latest income
£66k
Latest spending
£82k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £56,482 exceed the trustees' policy target of £33,500, providing a buffer against uncertain long-term ministry prospects. However, the trustees note that while resources are sufficient for the next year, the long-term financial future remains less assured as income has not yet stabilized to keep pace with expenditure.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“The Minister acts as one of the Church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of her services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Offerings
“Offerings. Monthly, weekly and occasional offerings by Church members, friends and visitors totalled £37,218; Gift Aid remuneration on offerings brought in an additional £8,741. Thus, offerings totalled £45,960 in 2025” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 6 months expenditure (held: £56k)
“A minimum reserves level of Unrestricted Funds has been set at 6 months expenditure; based upon current actual and anticipated expenditure on Ministry, Mission, Church Upkeep and Administration, this reserves level is equivalent to £33,500.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Church’s current resources from Unrestricted income is sufficient to meet its outgoings for at least the next year; however, the long-term financial future remains less assured.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: The Minister, Rev Susan Woodley, receives remuneration and benefits (including manse accommodation) for her services as Minister and Trustee. All other Trustees (Deacons) act voluntarily with no remuneration.
“The Minister acts as one of the Church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of her services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£66k£82k
31/12/2024£66k£71k
31/12/2023£53k£68k
31/12/2022£48k£48k
31/12/2021£51k£39k

Common questions

Is BOURTON ON THE WATER BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £56,482 exceed the trustees' policy target of £33,500, providing a buffer against uncertain long-term ministry prospects. However, the trustees note that while resources are sufficient for the next year, the long-term financial future remains less assured as income has not yet stabilized to keep pace with expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BOURTON ON THE WATER BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.