ABERGAVENNY BAPTIST CHURCH
Abergavenny Baptist Church provides a place of worship. It holds a worship service every Sunday and a space for groups to meet during the week to explore the baptist faith and to provide pastoral care. The church is also open to operate a Foodbank providing practical support for those in need in the local community.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reduced the financial gap between income and expenditure, improving overall financial resilience. Net operating income for the year was £4,924, with total funds increasing to £347,665. The trustees report that income from donations remained strong and church giving is consistent and reliable.
What the accounts disclose
“Offering Gift Aided 60,385” — page 5
“The Church endeavours to keep reserves sufficient to meeting 12 months running costs and also complete any repairs recommended in the quinquennial report. The Foodbank endeavours to keep a minimum of 6m running costs plus a contingency for other potential costs that may arise.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Michael Ian Orsmondchair
- Alison Jane O'Gorman
- Joanna Louise Nugent
- Joshua David Bevan
- Katherine Kippax
- Mary Morgan
- Petrus Johannes Eksteen
- Rebecca Joy Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £179k | £174k |
| 31/12/2024 | £182k | £182k |
| 31/12/2023 | £178k | £177k |
| 31/12/2022 | £177k | £222k |
| 31/12/2021 | £143k | £110k |
Common questions
Is ABERGAVENNY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reduced the financial gap between income and expenditure, improving overall financial resilience. Net operating income for the year was £4,924, with total funds increasing to £347,665. The trustees report that income from donations remained strong and church giving is consistent and reliable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.