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PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH

Registered charity 1201927 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PRBC

The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination, including education, community service and other charitable activities for public benefit.

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.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£208k
Latest spending
£157k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £74,852, exceeding the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £50,755 for the year, supported by increased donations and grants, while maintaining a going concern status dependent on donor support.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £60,000 (held: £75k)
“The amount considered appropriate to hold in reserves has been reviewed in the year and considered to be £60,000 (2024 - £60,000). This is calculated based on approximately 6 months of estimated future operating expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The accounts are prepared on the going concern basis. This is dependent upon the continued support of donors, which the trustees consider appropriate.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The church occupies premises the deeds of which are legally held for the benefit of the church by The Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council.
“The church occupies premises the deeds of which are legally held for the benefit of the church by The Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the East Midlands Baptist Association (EMBA). The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
“The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to EMBA Home Mission and BMS World Mission.
“The church occupies premises the deeds of which are legally held for the benefit of the church by The Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the East Midlands Baptist Association (EMBA). The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
“The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Contribution to Churches Together in Central Peterborough.
“The church occupies premises the deeds of which are legally held for the benefit of the church by The Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the East Midlands Baptist Association (EMBA). The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
“The Church made donations to The Baptist Missionary Society and EMBA Home Mission per Note 6.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Register events

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Peterborough City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£208k£157k
31/12/2024£134k£144k
31/12/2023£75k£0

Common questions

Is PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £74,852, exceeding the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £50,755 for the year, supported by increased donations and grants, while maintaining a going concern status dependent on donor support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES1£3k

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with OUNDLE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH£208k—0above—noted
OUNDLE ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PETERBOROUGH FY2025£118k—0above—no doubt
CLARENCE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH FY2025£145k—0unclear—no doubt
VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH FY2025£119k—0unclear—no doubt
BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK FY2024£253k—0unclear—no doubt
WOODBRIDGE QUAY CHURCH FY2024£248k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.