WOODSTOCK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
1. Providing a place of worship- Regular Sunday services are held at the church premises 2. Advancement of the Christian religion - Preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building, organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic events and community work. 3. Provision of education- providing religious teaching and spiritual leadership4. Pastoral care
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH BAPTIST PRINCIPLES AND THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN OXFORD AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND 3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £31,768, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £29,520 required by its mortgage covenant. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit, with total receipts of £244,798 and total payments of £244,798 (including transfers), resulting in cash funds of £59,631 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The overall income from general giving, our major income stream was £193,236”
“One of the church's pastors (who is a trustee) and his wife have lent the charity £105,000 to help the charity purchase a house that he lives in.” — page 7
“a) to Wycliffe Bible Translators to support John and Lois Severn who serve with them; John Severn is a trustee of the charity.” — page 9
“One of the church's pastors (who is a trustee) and his wife have lent the charity £105,000 to help the charity purchase a house that he lives in.” — page 7
“a) to Wycliffe Bible Translators to support John and Lois Severn who serve with them; John Severn is a trustee of the charity.” — page 9
“One of the church's pastors (who is a trustee) and his wife have lent the charity £105,000 to help the charity purchase a house that he lives in.” — page 7
“a) to Wycliffe Bible Translators to support John and Lois Severn who serve with them; John Severn is a trustee of the charity.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee conflicts of interest 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: 60
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 55
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/10/2022)
Trustees
- Benjamin Jeremy Richard Goldenbergchair
- Anna Elizabeth Coles
- Dr David Shaw
- Dr JAMES DANIEL WILKINSON
- JENNIFER ANNE REID
- JOHN ARTHUR SEVERN
- Johnathan David Davys
- Jonathan Michael Rabbitt
- Richard Andrew Mansell Dorey
- Thomas William Finerty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £243k | £245k |
| 31/12/2024 | £219k | £221k |
| 31/12/2023 | £368k | £244k |
| 31/12/2022 | £242k | £221k |
Common questions
Is WOODSTOCK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £31,768, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £29,520 required by its mortgage covenant. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit, with total receipts of £244,798 and total payments of £244,798 (including transfers), resulting in cash funds of £59,631 at year-end. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSTOCK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £243k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLACKHORSE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £152k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £203k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MANVERS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, BATH | £233k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, HORSHAM | £244k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |