ABINGDON BAPTIST CHURCH
The activities include: regular worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching; Baptism and the Lord's Supper; evangelism; mission to young people; the nurturing of individuals in the Christian faith;pastoral care and social action; the provision of a drop in centre, cafe and meeting rooms for the use of the local community; provision of community events for all ages.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,767,149, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining six months of full year Church expenditure. The trustees report that they are satisfied they have sufficient reserves and ongoing income to enable the Church to function effectively in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“The General Reserve is for the purpose of supporting the Church’s activities and costs during times when income is lower than planned and our target is to maintain at least six months of full year Church expenditure.” — page 5
“Donations received from the trustees totalled £16,823 (2023 £11,089) during the reporting period of which an additional £4,206 (2023 £2,772) was recoverable through gift aid.” — page 17
“Total donations of £1,760 (2023 £6,689) were received from close family members of trustees, of which an additional £440 (2023 £1,672) was recoverable through gift aid.” — page 17
“Donations received from the trustees totalled £16,823 (2023 £11,089) during the reporting period of which an additional £4,206 (2023 £2,772) was recoverable through gift aid.” — page 17
“Total donations of £1,760 (2023 £6,689) were received from close family members of trustees, of which an additional £440 (2023 £1,672) was recoverable through gift aid.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/10/2024)
Trustees
- Christine Huttchair
- Cyril Saunders
- Derek Morton
- Leslie Douglas Bradshaw
- Rosalie Lorrison
- Victor Bayagbona
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £134k |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is ABINGDON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,767,149, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining six months of full year Church expenditure. The trustees report that they are satisfied they have sufficient reserves and ongoing income to enable the Church to function effectively in the coming year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.