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.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
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 £13,775.04 (FY2024) to £14,787.60 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 35
- Government income: £680 — grants £680 (2); 2% of the £44,681 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £2,210 — grants £2,210 (2); 6% of the £40,056 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £6,523 — grants £6,523 (3); 15% of the £42,681 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- BIGGLESWADE BAPTIST CHURCH
- WARLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- SALISBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BILSTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- WALSGRAVE BAPTIST CHURCH
- BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | £45k | £14,787.60 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIGGLESWADE BAPTIST CHURCH | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WARLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | £49k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BILSTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALSGRAVE BAPTIST CHURCH | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |