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
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
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.