SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOLIHULL
The Church is evangelical Baptist and exists for the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. Our purpose is "To demonstrate through our lives a Passion for God and Compassion for People". We are committed to helping people of all backgrounds to discover Jesus and to be committed to growing in faith and serving this community and the wider world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £3,208,765, with unrestricted net current assets of £119,746. Although total expenditure exceeded total income by £28,076 due to staffing costs during a transition period, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with stable medium-term funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Diaconate reviews reserves each year and resolved that the minimum free reserves should be £81,000”
“Payments to trustees in the course of their employment are included in Note 6 of the accounts. Donations by trustees and their close families are reported in Note 6.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2025)
Trustees
- Alysen Sterling
- Hannah Elizabeth Morley
- Helen Jane Read
- Kathryn Rose
- Nicholas Arthur Carter
- Peter John Close
- Rev Matthew Lloyd Wilson
- Sofia Waghmare
- Stuart Alexander Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £463k | £491k |
| 31/07/2024 | £449k | £428k |
| 31/07/2023 | £434k | £428k |
Common questions
Is SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOLIHULL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds amounted to £3,208,765, with unrestricted net current assets of £119,746. Although total expenditure exceeded total income by £28,076 due to staffing costs during a transition period, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with stable medium-term funding sources.