HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, LEIGHTON BUZZARD
The church advances religion by the preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building,organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, children's and youth groups, women's groups, men's groups,evangelistic events, a bi-weekly drop in (the Hub), seasonal events andservices, and meeting needs within the community.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free/unrestricted reserves of £127,729, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three months of expenditure (approximately £65k). The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient donation income and reserve levels.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that the minimum level of income reserves required are three months expenditure (currently about £65k).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/05/2023)
Trustees
- Ann Judith Giles
- Dr Anthony David Giles
- Jennifer Louise Nicholls
- Julie Duncalf
- Paul Michael Ewers
- Rev John Ashley Hardaker
- Stephen John Hailes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £221k | £216k |
| 31/12/2023 | £248k | £262k |
| 31/12/2022 | £279k | £259k |
Common questions
Is HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, LEIGHTON BUZZARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free/unrestricted reserves of £127,729, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three months of expenditure (approximately £65k). The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient donation income and reserve levels. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- RUGBY BAPTIST CHURCH
- HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- UPPER BEEDING BAPTIST CHURCH: THE HUB, BEEDING
- REDHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
- LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH
- WHEELOCK HEATH BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, LEIGHTON BUZZARD | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RUGBY BAPTIST CHURCH | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPPER BEEDING BAPTIST CHURCH: THE HUB, BEEDING | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDHILL BAPTIST CHURCH | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE BAPTIST CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH | £819k | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |