SAFFRON WALDEN 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 deficit of £20,123 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to expenditure on manse repairs and reduced interest income. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the church is in a stable financial position with total reserves of £73,264, which exceeds their stated policy target of £37,000. However, the trustees note that 2026 is likely to be financially challenging due to a major capital project required to install a new heating system.
What the accounts disclose
“Minister's stipend 34,200” — page 11
“Regular offerings 41,945” — page 8
“the appropriate level of reserves should be equivalent to three months’ average gross expenditure plus a further £10,000 to allow for emergencies. On this basis, at the year end, reserves should be at least £37,000.”
“The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/09/2023)
Trustees
- Angela Sabey
- Denise Karen Vincent
- Dr Pamela Georgina Jenner
- Peter Matthewson
- Rev John Maurice Goddard
- Robert Wiseman
- TRACY TODMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £110k | £129k |
| 31/12/2024 | £121k | £116k |
| 31/12/2023 | £124k | £159k |
Common questions
Is SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,123 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to expenditure on manse repairs and reduced interest income. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the church is in a stable financial position with total reserves of £73,264, which exceeds their stated policy target of £37,000. However, the trustees note that 2026 is likely to be financially challenging due to a major capital project required to install a new heating system. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £34,200 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFFRON WALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | £110k | £34,200 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SELSDON BAPTIST CHURCH | £272k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATNALL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST WORTHING BAPTIST CHURCH | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPALDING BAPTIST CHURCH | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |