PAULSGROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
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, evangelistic events, seasonalevents and services, and meeting needs within the community. The activities are carried out from the church's premises in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth to the surrounding community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,180 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £93,377. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target of holding no less than £30,000 to ensure operational continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“David Aarons served as church leader and was paid £45,810 (2024:£43,248) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 11
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £30,000 (which equates to about three months of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 6
“David Aarons served as church leader and was paid £45,810 (2024:£43,248) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. No expenses were paid to, or for, the trustees other than the reimbursement of expenses” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2024)
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN AARONSchair
- David Anthony Ouwehand
- Robert Joseph MILLIKEN
- STEPHEN JOHN MOUNTAIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £146k | £137k |
| 31/12/2024 | £164k | £106k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1k | £0 |
Common questions
Is PAULSGROVE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,180 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £93,377. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target of holding no less than £30,000 to ensure operational continuity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of PAULSGROVE BAPTIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £45,810 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORWOOD AND NEWTON SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, GROVE PARK, CHISWICK W4
- GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL
- WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, WOKING
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULSGROVE BAPTIST CHURCH | £146k | £45,810 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH | £777k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, GROVE PARK, CHISWICK W4 | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH, PORTHCAWL | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |