NEWBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
The principal object of the Church is the advancement of the Christian religion, especially by the means and in accordance with the principles of the Baptist denomination. We seek to do this through the organisation of meetings to provide occasions for worship, proclamation of the gospel and instruction in the Christian faith as well as outreach events and evangelism to the local Newbury community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets were £259k at year-end, which is significantly higher than the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £84k (equating to six months of regular expenditure). The charity reported a small net income increase in unrestricted funds to £0.6k, supported by increased donations and letting income, while maintaining a healthy cash position to support ongoing operations and future staffing plans.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to have unrestricted net current assets which at least equate to 6 months of regular expenditure. Based on the 2026 budget, this would amount to about £84k” — page 5
“In 2025 a grant of £3,300 (2024 - £1,350) was paid with regard to the cost of the daughter of a trustee working for Operation Mobilisation” — page 15
“A further amount of £Nil (2024 - £250) was paid to assist the cost of the son of a trustee on a short-term mission trip to Serbia with UCCF and EUS.”
“In 2025 a grant of £3,300 (2024 - £1,350) was paid with regard to the cost of the daughter of a trustee working for Operation Mobilisation” — page 15
“A further amount of £Nil (2024 - £250) was paid to assist the cost of the son of a trustee on a short-term mission trip to Serbia with UCCF and EUS.”
“In 2025 a grant of £3,300 (2024 - £1,350) was paid with regard to the cost of the daughter of a trustee working for Operation Mobilisation” — page 15
“A further amount of £Nil (2024 - £250) was paid to assist the cost of the son of a trustee on a short-term mission trip to Serbia with UCCF and EUS.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/05/2022)
Trustees
- Helen Rebekah Andrews
- Joanne Clare Isherwood
- Jonathan Frederick Neal Rankin
- Julie Elizabeth Bell
- Rev Peter Haydn Timothy
- Sarah Joy Masters
- Sian Margaret Cutts
- Steven Douglas Vardy
- Thomas John Clifton
- Timothy Richard Dent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £167k | £198k |
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £151k |
| 31/12/2023 | £145k | £163k |
| 31/12/2022 | £129k | £127k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £98k |
Common questions
Is NEWBURY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets were £259k at year-end, which is significantly higher than the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £84k (equating to six months of regular expenditure). The charity reported a small net income increase in unrestricted funds to £0.6k, supported by increased donations and letting income, while maintaining a healthy cash position to support ongoing operations and future staffing plans. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.