BOTTESFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1196764 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.The Activities include but are not restricted to: Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad

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Latest income

£48k

Latest spending

£61k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,365,276 to £1,352,634 due to a net expenditure of £12,642 against total income of £48,264. The trustees' report confirms that the charity's reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure has been maintained throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between three and six month’s expenditure (held: £1.4m)

“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Register events

Received assets from another charity (24/07/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Ewan Spence-Ross
Lesley Carol Robinson
Lesley Carol Robinson
Princess Ozo Ubachi Oserohwovo

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

Operates in: Lincolnshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£48k	£61k
31/03/2024	£40k	£58k
31/03/2023	£2k	£2k

Common questions

Is BOTTESFORD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £1,365,276 to £1,352,634 due to a net expenditure of £12,642 against total income of £48,264. The trustees' report confirms that the charity's reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure has been maintained throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.