EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH
The activities may include but are not restricted to:regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching, based in the Ebbsfleet Garden City, evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;Community engagement
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. 3.2 [NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHURCH FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £9,591 for the year, with total receipts of £52,582 against payments of £62,173. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £38,491 at year-end, which is higher than the targeted reserve policy of three months of the minister's salary. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Rev Penny Marsh received remuneration of gross pay £28,270 (2023: £25,076), and provision of manse accommodation to the value of £8,750 (2023: £7,292).” — page 12
“Giving from individuals throughout the year - £23,653” — page 5
“With Guidance from the Baptist Union, Ebbsfleet Baptist Church aim to keep at least 3 month reserve of the Ministers salary.” — page 5
“During the year, Rev Penny Marsh received remuneration of gross pay £28,270 (2023: £25,076), and provision of manse accommodation to the value of £8,750 (2023: £7,292).” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Penny Marsh BThchair
- Hannah Horton
- JEREMY MALCOLM HORTON
- Kimberly Lynn Lightfoot
- Michelle Moka
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £55k | £61k |
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £105k | £46k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £9,591 for the year, with total receipts of £52,582 against payments of £62,173. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £38,491 at year-end, which is higher than the targeted reserve policy of three months of the minister's salary. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £28,270 band.
Who funds EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EBBSFLEET BAPTIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, GRAVESEND..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, GRAVESEND. | FY2025 | £4k | Mission |