MILFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
The principal purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
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 charity generated a surplus of £9,722 for the year, driven by exceptional legacy income of £20,390. The trustees note that current unrestricted reserves of £172,440 are well in excess of their stated policy target of £35,000, providing a buffer against anticipated operational deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations of £5,200 (2024: £6,200) were made to MFA by the Church during the year (Note 8).” — page 14
“During the year L Lewis was paid £1,290 (2024: £1,275) for cleaning services, provided on a self-employed basis and in full compliance with the requirements of the ClO constitution.” — page 11
“Donations of £5,200 (2024: £6,200) were made to MFA by the Church during the year (Note 8).” — page 14
“During the year L Lewis was paid £1,290 (2024: £1,275) for cleaning services, provided on a self-employed basis and in full compliance with the requirements of the ClO constitution.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2022)
Trustees
- Edward Stanton
- Ian Lewzey
- Lorraine Ann Lewis
- Martin Timothy Dunford
- Rachel Watson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £86k | £76k |
| 30/09/2024 | £75k | £69k |
| 30/09/2023 | £82k | £51k |
| 30/09/2022 | £677k | £38k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is MILFORD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £9,722 for the year, driven by exceptional legacy income of £20,390. The trustees note that current unrestricted reserves of £172,440 are well in excess of their stated policy target of £35,000, providing a buffer against anticipated operational deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £86k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST BRIDGFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £105k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ILFORD HIGH ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £157k | £29,637 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AMPTHILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £300k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEREFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £164k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |