ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
We provide a place and opportunity for worship, a chance to ask questions and learn about the Christian faith. We engage in pastoral care and outreach to our church family and local community and encourage social awareness amoung our members. The buildings are used to support a range of different church associated groups and private hires from the community. We conduct weddings and funerals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £246,009, which is significantly in excess of the policy target of five months' expenditure. The trustees confirm a strong financial position with sufficient assets to support planned activities and report no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to hold reserves in unrestricted funds sufficient to cover 5 months’ expenditure.” — page 9
“During the year, a total of £43,645 (2023: £26,584) was received as donations from the charity's trustees and parties connected to them. No conditions were attached to any of these donations.” — page 21
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 6.” — page 21
“During the year, a total of £43,645 (2023: £26,584) was received as donations from the charity's trustees and parties connected to them. No conditions were attached to any of these donations.” — page 21
“The church made a donation to the Baptist Union Home Mission Scheme as set out in note 6.” — page 21
Trustees
- Alfred Bassah
- Andrew Goldsworthy
- Arnold Tarling
- Heather Goldsworthy
- Jill Rackley
- Kathleen Nobbs
- Mark McLeish
- Patricia Mary Bailey-Barclay
- Rachel Priddle
- Thomas Tarling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £191k | £178k |
| 31/12/2023 | £132k | £177k |
| 31/12/2022 | £123k | £216k |
| 31/12/2021 | £126k | £192k |
Common questions
Is ELTHAM PARK BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £246,009, which is significantly in excess of the policy target of five months' expenditure. The trustees confirm a strong financial position with sufficient assets to support planned activities and report no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.