HEREFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
The principle purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £6k for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £3.23m. The trustees confirm that unrestricted cash balances of £363k equate to 35 months of anticipated expenditure, well above the policy target of four months. The charity has no material uncertainties regarding its financial viability and continues to operate on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“HBC aims to maintain a minimum reserve equal to at least four months of anticipated expenditure.” — page 6
“Mr J Stark received remuneration of £27,826 (2024: £26,778) during the year. Pension contributions of £3,732 (period to 31 December 2024: £3,600) were paid by the Charity.” — page 20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2024)
Trustees
- Jon Stuart Starkchair
- Gail Salmon
- Iain Darwood
- Judy Flemming
- Rhian Elizabeth Hillier
- Ruth Brooker
- Sheila Tandy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £164k | £127k |
| 31/12/2024 | £148k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £122k | £84k |
Common questions
Is HEREFORD BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £6k for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £3.23m. The trustees confirm that unrestricted cash balances of £363k equate to 35 months of anticipated expenditure, well above the policy target of four months. The charity has no material uncertainties regarding its financial viability and continues to operate on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.