CRANBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were approximately £144,429 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least six months of budgeted costs plus anticipated major repairs. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £409,118, driven largely by gains on the revaluation of fixed assets, while operating expenditure was fully covered by income from giving, lettings, and other sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted general reserves should be sufficient to cover at least six months budgeted housekeeping, ministry, administration and normal fabric costs plus currently an amount of around £9,000 towards anticipated major repairs in 2025.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/05/2022)
Trustees
- Charmaine Anne-Marie Russell
- Mark Durdle
- Norhann Brigid Crowley
- Tania Yessa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £133k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £88k | £277k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £74k |
Common questions
Is CRANBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were approximately £144,429 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least six months of budgeted costs plus anticipated major repairs. The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £409,118, driven largely by gains on the revaluation of fixed assets, while operating expenditure was fully covered by income from giving, lettings, and other sources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.