BEVERLEY BAPTIST
A Christian faith-based organisation professing the love of Jesus through meaningful worship and biblical teaching at The Armstrong Centre, Beverley. Reaching out to the local community by providing for the marginalised, befriending the stranger and where resources allow, feeding the hungry, assisting the destitute and providing a safe space for all.
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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, INCLUDING SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITABLE AND NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £85,284 at year-end, which is above its stated policy target of £27,000. However, the trustees report that the charity has been running an expected deficit and is actively exploring avenues such as increased giving and grant funding to secure its longevity.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold a minimum of £27,000 (which is approximately 4 months of expenditure) as unrestricted cash” — page 4
“Beverley Baptist employed one of the trustees as a Community Chaplain for several years. This cost £18,183 for the duration 2025.” — page 10
“Beverley Baptist employed one of the trustees as a Community Chaplain for several years. This cost £18,183 for the duration 2025.” — page 10
“The charity supported the business by funding its outreach to the value of £6,989.35.”
“Beverley Baptist employed one of the trustees as a Community Chaplain for several years. This cost £18,183 for the duration 2025.” — page 10
“The charity supported the business by funding its outreach to the value of £6,989.35.”
“Beverley Baptist employed one of the trustees as a Community Chaplain for several years. This cost £18,183 for the duration 2025.” — page 10
“The charity supported the business by funding its outreach to the value of £6,989.35.”
“Beverley Baptist has close ties with The Armstrong Centre (Beverley) Ltd, a company limited by guarantee.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £1,701 — grants £1,701 (1); 2% of the £91,433 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
- Has a trading subsidiary
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 2 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 05/12/2025, 35 days after the 31/10/2025 due date).
Trustees
- David Tongemanchair
- Catherine Stanyon
- Christian Michael Peach
- Christine Larson
- James Thomas Kirk
- Stephen Gerald Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £91k | £126k |
| 31/12/2024 | £216k | £96k |
Common questions
Is BEVERLEY BAPTIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £85,284 at year-end, which is above its stated policy target of £27,000. However, the trustees report that the charity has been running an expected deficit and is actively exploring avenues such as increased giving and grant funding to secure its longevity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEVERLEY BAPTIST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEVERLEY BAPTIST as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Zero Hunger |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FOWLER SMITH AND JONES TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- WATERLOOVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
- SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON
- HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- WARLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLEY BAPTIST | £91k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERLOOVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH | £32k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HORLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRETTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |