HISTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1195343 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The principal activity of Histon Baptist Church is to spread, in the UK and overseas, the good news of the Christian faith, that is, forgiveness of sins, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and consequent peace with God and with others. It also encourages godly living, provides education and training for young people and adults, cares for the elderly and promotes active involvement in the community.

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Latest income
£201k
Latest spending
£160k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total receipts decreased from £239,399.70 in 2024 to £200,705.94 in 2025, while total payments also fell from £163,044.68 to £160,189.78. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £216,418.79, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months of expenditure (£60,000).

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
The accounts and statement of assets and liabilities relating to the year ending 31st March 2025 are as approved on behalf of the Trustees. — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months of all expenditure (held: £216k)
The reserves policy of Histon Baptist Church is to hold six months of all expenditure in reserve (i.e. 6 months expenditure on Ministry, Premises and Administration as defined on Page 1). — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: The Minister, Treasurer, and Office Administrator are trustees who receive remuneration.
The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation. The Treasurer and Office Administrator are also church trustees and receive remuneration for their services. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Minister remuneration
The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation. — page 9
The Treasurer and Office Administrator are also church trustees and receive remuneration for their services. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Treasurer remuneration
The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation. — page 9
The Treasurer and Office Administrator are also church trustees and receive remuneration for their services. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Office Administrator remuneration
The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation. — page 9
The Treasurer and Office Administrator are also church trustees and receive remuneration for their services. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Cambridgeshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£201k£160k
31/03/2024£239k£163k
05/04/2023£188k£256k
05/04/2022£0£0

Common questions

Is HISTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts decreased from £239,399.70 in 2024 to £200,705.94 in 2025, while total payments also fell from £163,044.68 to £160,189.78. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £216,418.79, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months of expenditure (£60,000). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.