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ACKHILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1195592 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith according to Baptist principles and in accordance with the Statement of Faith. This object is pursued by carrying out activities such as prayer meetings, worship services and social gatherings at the chapel situated in Dolley Green, Presteigne, Powys.

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Latest income
£61k
Latest spending
£37k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total cash assets at the end of the financial year were £99,196, with approximately £59,000 available for major maintenance and ministry initiatives after covering 12 months of running costs. The trustees declare the church is well-resourced financially, with no funds in deficit and adequate reserves to support long-term viability.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000
“a salary and pension amounting to £23,030 for the year to 31 August 2025 was paid to the Pastor who is also a trustee of the church.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: weekly giving
“Income arises from weekly giving, monthly giving via standing order direct to the Ackhill Baptist Church bank account, one-off gifts and gift aid.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 12 months of running costs (held: £99k)
“Approximately £40k is required for 12 months of running costs assuming no exceptional items of expenditure. Therefore, at present there is approximately £59k available for major maintenance/repairs etc to the Chapel, Manse and Schoolroom and any significant ministry initiatives which accord with our charitable objects.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Salary and pension of £23,030 paid to the Pastor (who is a trustee).
“a salary and pension amounting to £23,030 for the year to 31 August 2025 was paid to the Pastor who is also a trustee of the church.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee (Pastor) received salary and pension
“a salary and pension amounting to £23,030 for the year to 31 August 2025 was paid to the Pastor who is also a trustee of the church.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Property (HM Land Registry)

6 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (6 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Powys

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£61k£37k
31/08/2024£51k£37k
31/08/2023£40k£37k
31/08/2022£32k£38k

Common questions

Is ACKHILL BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total cash assets at the end of the financial year were £99,196, with approximately £59,000 available for major maintenance and ministry initiatives after covering 12 months of running costs. The trustees declare the church is well-resourced financially, with no funds in deficit and adequate reserves to support long-term viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of ACKHILL BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.