CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW

Registered charity 1196500 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£126k
Latest spending
£135k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total income was £126,304 against total expenditure of £134,692, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £8,389. The trustees note that this fall was less than expected due to a £20,000 legacy, and the charity continues to observe its reserves policy by maintaining a minimum balance of £36,000. At year-end, unrestricted reserves stood at £146,714, well above the stated policy target.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £36,000 (held: £147k)
We aim to maintain a minimum reserves balance of £36,000, which consists of £29,000 for basic running costs and £7,000 to cover unforeseen costs or unforeseen reductions in income. — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Robert Jeffery, a trustee, received remuneration of £35,688 for serving as a church leader (pastor), not as a trustee. This includes employer pension contributions.
Robert Jeffery served as a church leader and was paid £35,688 [2023: £32,085] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Thomas Kitchen served as a church leader and was paid £41,122 [2023: £30,910] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Thomas Kitchen, a trustee, received remuneration of £41,122 for serving as a church leader (Associate Pastor), not as a trustee. This includes employer pension contributions.
Robert Jeffery served as a church leader and was paid £35,688 [2023: £32,085] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Thomas Kitchen served as a church leader and was paid £41,122 [2023: £30,910] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Maurice Titmarsh, a trustee, received £1,391 for preaching services, not for serving as a trustee.
Robert Jeffery served as a church leader and was paid £35,688 [2023: £32,085] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Thomas Kitchen served as a church leader and was paid £41,122 [2023: £30,910] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document and include employer pension contributions. — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Waltham Forest

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£126k£135k
31/12/2023£107k£121k
31/12/2022£27k£26k

Common questions

Is CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALTHAMSTOW financially healthy?

The accounts state that total income was £126,304 against total expenditure of £134,692, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £8,389. The trustees note that this fall was less than expected due to a £20,000 legacy, and the charity continues to observe its reserves policy by maintaining a minimum balance of £36,000. At year-end, unrestricted reserves stood at £146,714, well above the stated policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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