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BELPER BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1190792 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist Denomination. It does this through Sunday worship and activities for children and young people Mid-week gatherings take place for prayer, bible study, craft ,fellowship, and children's activities. The church hosts a food bank and community hub run by Hope for Belper.

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Latest income
£87k
Latest spending
£94k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that payments exceeded receipts by £6,217 due to major capital improvements, resulting in a modest shortfall. However, the trustees project a modest operating surplus of circa £4,000 for the coming year and maintain unrestricted reserves of £131,472, which significantly exceed their stated sufficient reserve target of £20,000.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £31,854
“During this period, a gross pay of £31,854 plus employer pension contributions of £3,465 were paid to Rev’d Dr Robert Foster.” — page 11
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: around £20,000 (held: £131k)
“In cash flow terms a reserve of around £20,000 is deemed sufficient.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Rev’d Dr Robert Foster received gross pay of £31,854 plus employer pension contributions of £3,465.
“During this period, a gross pay of £31,854 plus employer pension contributions of £3,465 were paid to Rev’d Dr Robert Foster.” — page 11
Per its FY2026 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: Derbyshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2026£87k£94k
05/04/2025£78k£84k
05/04/2024£118k£67k
05/04/2023£61k£58k
05/04/2022£48k£24k

Common questions

Is BELPER BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that payments exceeded receipts by £6,217 due to major capital improvements, resulting in a modest shortfall. However, the trustees project a modest operating surplus of circa £4,000 for the coming year and maintain unrestricted reserves of £131,472, which significantly exceed their stated sufficient reserve target of £20,000. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BELPER BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £31,854 band.