BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
The Charity is a Baptist Church providing spiritual support and growth for people of all ages, in both the local and wider community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church held total reserves of £26,483.45 at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £13,000 to £15,000. The filing confirms there were no liabilities as of 31st December 2025 and describes the financial position as stable.
What the accounts disclose
“The Pastor, Mr L Hillyard, received a remuneration of £14,787.60 (2024 £13,775.04)” — page 13
“the Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves is in the range of £13,000 to £15,000.” — page 8
“The Pastor, Mr L Hillyard, received a remuneration of £14,787.60 (2024 £13,775.04) No payments were made to any of the other Trustees (other than acceptable out of pocket expenses which were claimed for)” — page 13
“The Pastor, Mr L Hillyard, received a remuneration of £14,787.60 (2024 £13,775.04) No payments were made to any of the other Trustees (other than acceptable out of pocket expenses which were claimed for)” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £0 - £10,000 (FY2024) to £14,787.60 (FY2025).
Trustees
- Anne Marie Puffett
- Anthony John Maycock
- Brian Leslie Ash
- Lee Dennis Hillyard
- MARGARET ELIZABETH BARKER
- Raymond George Payne B.ED Hons.
- Ruth Brown B.SC Hons.
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £49k |
| 31/12/2024 | £40k | £40k |
| 31/12/2023 | £43k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £27k |
Common questions
Is BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church held total reserves of £26,483.45 at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £13,000 to £15,000. The filing confirms there were no liabilities as of 31st December 2025 and describes the financial position as stable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £14,787.60 band.